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
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Botany/plant Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance And Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Financial Planning And Services
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
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
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
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
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
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics 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
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Polymer/plastics Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering 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
Housing And Human Environments, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Clinical Nutrition/nutritionist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Dietetics/dietitian
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Kinesiotherapy/kinesiotherapist
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Physical Therapy/therapist
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Statistics, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Computer Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Geophysics And Seismology
Physics, General
Polymer Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management
Fire Protection, Other
Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
American Government And Politics (united States)
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 History, Criticism And Conservation
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

13,321

Applied

10,292

Accepted

15,309

Enrolled

Female Admissions

7,273

Females Applied

5,578

Females Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,048

Males Applied

4,714

Males Accepted

78%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.5

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 15th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	539	470	600
SAT Math	545	480	610
ACT Composite	23	19	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,595

In-state

13,215

Out-of-state

9,595

In-district

Fees

5,252

Room & board

2,987

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	Yes
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

7,089

Avg. Financial Aid Package

2,133

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

14,335

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,852

Avg. Loan Aid

5,323

Avg. Grant Aid

5,780

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

55%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

11%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

15,309

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

6%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.29%
Black or African American	10.36%
White or Caucasian	75.56%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	3.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.02%
Two or more races	4.37%
Other	1.43%

Gender

Male (50.16%)

Female (49.84%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Not Reported
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	13%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Student Appreciation Day and Greek Week

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

Most popular organizations:
AK-Rowdies, Akron Animation Association, National Society of Leadership and Success, Golden Key International Honor Society and Alpha Phi Omega

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
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 1A
Golf	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No	Division 1	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

1,181

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 474

Part-time - 707

Male - 581

Female - 600