Midwest Student Exchange Program
Find a more affordable degree journey at The University of Akron
Through the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP), students who reside in one of the states listed below can access an exceptional education at The University of Akron (UA) with a significantly reduced tuition rate of just $15,500 per academic year.
Please note, the MSEP tuition rate applies to the student’s tuition cost only. University fees, including the general fee and any applicable course fees, etc., will be an additional cost.
Why choose UA and MSEP?
As a participating institution in MSEP, our undergraduate tuition rate of $15,500 per academic year makes this University’s top-rated academic programs, diverse expert faculty and hands-on learning experiences more attainable.
With more than $260 million awarded annually in financial aid, our commitment to you is affordable excellence.
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- Call us at 330-972-7032 or 1-800-621-3847
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About MSEP
The program is volunteer based with eight states and more than 70 institutions in the Midwest choosing to participate.
Please note, the MSEP tuition rate applies to the student’s tuition cost only. University fees, including the general fee and any applicable course fees, etc., will be an additional cost.
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At UA, our students also benefit from generous merit scholarships and financial support.
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Students who enroll at UA, and are non-Ohio residents from these states qualify for this special rate, opening doors to affordable excellence in Akron, Ohio:
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Wisconsin