Herzing University-Akron

1600 South Arlington Street, Suite 100
Akron, OH 44306
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois, 60614-1413,  www.hlcommission.org, (800) 621-7400
  • Herzing University admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

School Highlights

Herzing University-Akron serves 743 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,200
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Herzing University-Akron ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Herzing University-Akron
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
34 staff
93 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Herzing University-Akron has grown by 49% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Herzing University-Akron diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
743 students
533 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
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# Full-Time Students
313 students
397 students
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# Part-Time Students
430 students
360 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Herzing University-Akron and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Herzing University-Akron.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Ohio.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
743 students
308 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
313 students
385 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
430 students
380 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% Asian
2%
4%
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% Hispanic
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Herzing University-Akron and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
39%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Herzing University-Akron and the percentage of Black community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
47%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Herzing University-Akron and the percentage of White community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Herzing University-Akron and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Herzing University-Akron.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
Diversity Score
0.62
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Herzing University-Akron and the community college average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5417%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2157%
0.2197%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $14,000 is more than the state average of $13,816. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,200
$13,816
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Herzing University-Akron and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Tuition Notes
Tuition based on 200
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Herzing University-Akron and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
94%
73%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Herzing University-Akron and the community college average percent admitted of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • It is the mission of Herzing University to educate, support, and empower all students for success in work, learning and engagement in our communities and global society.Career-oriented degree programs include a complementary and integrated generaleducation curriculum established to stimulate students` intellectual growth, to contribute to their personal development, and toenhance their potential for career advancement.To educate, support, and empower all students for success in work, learning and engagement in our communities and global society.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Herzing University-Akron cost?
Herzing University-Akron's private state tuition is approximately $14,200.
What is the acceptance rate of Herzing University-Akron?
The acceptance rate of Herzing University-Akron is 94%, which is higher than the state average of 73%.
What is Herzing University-Akron's ranking?
Herzing University-Akron ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,200
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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