- The mission of Wayne College to provide high quality, accessible credit and noncredit educational opportunities to the citizens of Wayne, Medina, and Holmes counties and surrounding areas, and to be a partner with and resource for the communities and organizations it serves.
School Highlights
University of Akron Wayne College serves 1,529 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,529 students
- In-state tuition: $6,116
- Out-state tuition: $12,788
- Acceptance Rate: 86%
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 17%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of Akron Wayne College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Blue, Gold
Total Faculty
83 staff
93 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of University of Akron Wayne College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The University of Akron Wayne College diversity score of 0.31 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 51% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,529 students
757 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
527 students
397 students
# Part-Time Students
1,002 students
360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
152 students
313 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
527 students
385 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,002 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
83%
62%
% Hawaiian
5%
2%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,116 is more than the state average of $5,163. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,788 is more than the state average of $10,843. The out-state tuition has grown by 109% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,116
$5,163
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,788
$10,843
Tuition Notes
$291.20 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,411
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
86%
73%
SAT Reading
510
510
SAT Math
495
495
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
20
20
ACT English
20
20
ACT Math
20
19
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Zips
- Founded in 1972, Wayne College is the only regional branch of The University of Akron and is authorized by the State of Ohio through the Ohio State Board of Regents to offer general education, including associate degrees and baccalaureate-oriented preparation; technical education programs; and continuing education experiences for those who live in the College's service area of Wayne, Medina and Holmes counties. With one primary and several smaller buildings, Wayne College has approximately 200,000 square feet on a campus of 160 acres on the north edge of the city of Orrville. The College is currently working with Sasaki and Associates Architects to develop a twenty-year plan for campus/facilities development. The College has maintained a high degree of technical currency in its classrooms, labs, and other facilities. The College has a state-of-the-art distance learning classroom and over 200 computers on campus accessible to students. Students at Wayne College are prepared for a variety of paraprofessional and technical careers in business, industry, and public service within a range of two year occupational educational programs. Certificate programs are designed to provide students with specialized job training utilizing courses from the college's associate degree programs. These courses may subsequently be applied toward the Associate of Applied Business in Office Administration or Business Management Technology degrees, or the Associate of Applied Science in Health Care Office Management, Social Services Technology or Computer Service and Network Technology degrees. The University of Akron Wayne College is accredited at the associate degree level by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University of Akron Wayne College cost?
University of Akron Wayne College's tuition is approximately $6,116 for In-State students and $12,788 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of University of Akron Wayne College?
The acceptance rate of University of Akron Wayne College is 86%, which is higher than the state average of 73%.
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