Herzing University-Akron

Herzing University-Akron is a small independent baccalaureate institution located in Akron, Ohio, with an undergraduate enrollment of 391. The institution primarily awards associate degrees and career certificates, providing affordable workforce training and structured transfer pathways to four-year universities for students in the surrounding region. As a self-governed institution, it operates within the broader Ohio postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 95% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 95% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $17,716 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 20%, 25 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among completers who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $36,909. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.