University of Akron
Recent News About University of Akron
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Akron Zips Women's Softball release roster of 25 players to open the season
Talented group to compete for Akron Zips Women's Softball this year.
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The Akron Zips Men's Baseball have confirmed their complete list of games for the 2025 season
They open the season on Radford Highlanders agaisnt Fri., Feb. 14.
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The Akron Zips Women's Softball have confirmed their complete list of games for the 2025 season
Akron Zips bring 25 players to the field.
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Average cost of college went up for students in Summit County in 2022-23 school year
College tuition fees rose 5.8% in Summit County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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83.1% of college applicants to Summit County's 8 universities were admitted for fall 2022
Summit County's eight universities admitted an estimated 83.1% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.
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Student body in Summit County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year
Enrollment data for the six universities in Summit County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Summit County's only institution spent $4,984,167 on basketball teams in 2023
Summit County's basketball collegiate teams received $4,984,167 in funding for the 2023 season.
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Summit County awards $5,933,726 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023
Summit County's only university paid $5,933,726 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Summit County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023
Women's football teams from Summit County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.
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Summit County's men's football teams receive $7,943,901 in 2023
Men's football teams from Summit County received $7,943,901 during the 2023 season, up 29.5% from the previous year.
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Summit County’s women’s basketball teams receive $1,659,382 in 2023
Women’s basketball teams from Summit County received $1,659,382 during the 2023 season, up 29.2% from the previous year.
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Summit County’s institutions spent $3,324,785 on men’s basketball teams in 2023
Men’s basketball teams from Summit County received $3,324,785 during the 2023 season, up 36.6% from the previous year.
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Summit County's only university spent $7,943,901 on football teams in 2023
Summit County's institution spent $7,943,901 on their football teams in 2023, a 29.5% increase over the previous year.
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2022: 5.1% of Summit County students played sports on collegiate teams
Summit County's only university had 5.1% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.
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14 coaches at institution in Summit County earned $166,184 on average in 2022
The average coaching salary at University of Akron Main Campus, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Summit County, was $166,184, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Former Noblesville High School guard Evan Wilson’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
On March 12th, Noblesville High School Guard Evan Wilson’s collegiate team the Akron Zips were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 14 seed.
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Former Lyons Township High School guard Tavari Johnson’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
On March 12th, Lyons Township High School Guard Tavari Johnson’s collegiate team the Akron Zips were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 14 seed.
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Former Winton Woods High School guard Greg Tribble’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
On March 12th, Winton Woods High School Guard Greg Tribble’s collegiate team the Akron Zips were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 14 seed.
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Former Cushing Academy guard Marvin Musiime-Kamali’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
On March 12th, Cushing Academy Guard and Forward Marvin Musiime-Kamali’s collegiate team the Akron Zips were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 14 seed.
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Former Lakota East High School guard Nate Johnson’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
On March 12th, Lakota East High School Guard Nate Johnson’s collegiate team the Akron Zips were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 14 seed.