Overview

The University of Akron is a University institution located in Akron, OH, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Office of Admissions
109M Simmons Hall
Akron, OH  44325
United States

Contact Mr. Greg Landis
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: glandis@uakron.edu
Phone: 330-972-5827

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Statistics
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/commerce, General
Finance And Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Financial Planning And Services
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Insurance
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision
Organizational Leadership
Real Estate
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Programming, Other
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Information Science/studies
System, Networking, And Lan/wan Management/manager
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum And Instruction
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Polymer/plastics Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Surveying Technology/surveying
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General
Child Development
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Nutrition/nutritionist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Kinesiotherapy/kinesiotherapist
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Applied Mathematics, Other
Statistics, General
Statistics, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Polymer Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
Fire Prevention And Safety Technology/technician
Fire Protection, Other
Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Criminology
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Jewelry Arts
Keyboard Instruments
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Stringed Instruments
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

29,964

Applied

21,248

Accepted

11,452

Enrolled

Female Admissions

7,338

Females Applied

5,471

Females Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

7,644

Males Applied

5,153

Males Accepted

67%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.49

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview 3 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	September 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	548	480	590
SAT Math	557	470	600
ACT Composite	22	18	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,736

In-state

18,416

Out-of-state

10,736

In-district

Fees

2,400

Full-time student fees

11,904

Room & board

4,988

Room only

Financial Aid

12,084

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,307

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

14,298

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,859

Avg. Loan Aid

6,119

Avg. Grant Aid

7,096

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

63%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

11,452

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

7%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.93%
Black or African American	13.08%
White or Caucasian	68.99%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.18%
Asian	4.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	5.02%
Other	2.22%

Gender

Male (51.3%)

Female (48.7%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	23%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming and Family Weekend, SpringFest and New Roo Weekend

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Most popular organizations:
Society of Women Engineers, Exercise Science Club, Women in Business, Muslim Student Association and Akron Chess Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No
Basketball		No
Bowling			No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football		No
Golf	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Soccer
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis			No
Track And Field	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		No
Bowling			No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	No
Indoor Track	No	Division 1
Lacrosse	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Soccer
Softball	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis			No
Track And Field	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		No

Faculty

1,070

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 447

Part-time - 623

Male - 536

Female - 534