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Overview
The University of Akron is a University institution located in Akron, OH, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Office of Admissions
Simmons Hall 109N
Simmons Hall 109N
Contact
Ms. Kimberley Gentile
Senior Associate Director of Admissions Outreach
Email: gentile@uakron.edu
Phone: 330-972-6345
Senior Associate Director of Admissions Outreach
Email: gentile@uakron.edu
Phone: 330-972-6345
Majors & Degrees
Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Animal Physiology |
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Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Biomedical Sciences, General |
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Botany/plant Biology |
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Ecology |
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Microbiology, General |
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Zoology/animal Biology |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping |
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Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other |
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Business/commerce, General |
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Business/office Automation/technology/data Entry |
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E-commerce/electronic Commerce |
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Fashion Merchandising |
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Finance And Financial Management Services, Other |
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Finance, General |
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Financial Planning And Services |
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Hospitality Administration/management, General |
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Hotel/motel Administration/management |
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Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General |
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International Business/trade/commerce |
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Management Information Systems, General |
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Marketing, Other |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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Merchandising And Buying Operations |
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Office Management And Supervision |
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Operations Management And Supervision |
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Organizational Leadership |
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Real Estate |
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Restaurant/food Services Management |
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Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General |
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Selling Skills And Sales Operations |
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Small Business Administration/management |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Journalism, Other |
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Organizational Communication, General |
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Public Relations/image Management |
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Radio And Television |
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Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other |
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance |
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Computer Programming, Other |
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Computer Programming/programmer, General |
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Computer Science |
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Computer Systems Analysis/analyst |
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Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications |
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Information Science/studies |
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System, Networking, And Lan/wan Management/manager |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Art Teacher Education |
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Drama And Dance Teacher Education |
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Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
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Education, Other |
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Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs |
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Education/teaching Of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities |
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English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education |
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French Language Teacher Education |
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Health Teacher Education |
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History Teacher Education |
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Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
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Music Teacher Education |
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Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education |
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Social Studies Teacher Education |
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Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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Special Education And Teaching, General |
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Technical Teacher Education |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General |
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Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Civil Engineering, General |
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Computer Engineering, General |
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Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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Engineering, General |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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Polymer/plastics Engineering |
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Construction Engineering Technology/technician |
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Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General |
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Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician |
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Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other |
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician |
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Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician |
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Surveying Technology/surveying |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Apparel And Textiles, General |
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Child Development |
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Family And Consumer Economics And Related Services, Other |
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Family Systems |
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Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General |
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Housing And Human Environments, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Chinese Language And Literature |
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Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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French Language And Literature |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Athletic Training/trainer |
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Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist |
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Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist |
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Clinical Nutrition/nutritionist |
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Communication Sciences And Disorders, General |
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Dietetics/dietitian |
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Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other |
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Histologic Technician |
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Kinesiotherapy/kinesiotherapist |
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Medical Office Management/administration |
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Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist |
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Medical/clinical Assistant |
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Physical Therapy/therapist |
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Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies |
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Pre-physical Therapy Studies |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist |
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Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling |
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Surgical Technology/technologist |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Legal Assistant/paralegal |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Humanities/humanistic Studies |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Applied Mathematics, General |
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Mathematics, General |
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Statistics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics And Computer Science |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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Personal And Culinary Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Culinary Arts/chef Training |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Geophysics And Seismology |
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Physics, General |
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Polymer Chemistry |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Community Organization And Advocacy |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions, Other |
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Social Work |
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Social Work, Other |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Corrections |
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Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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Criminal Justice/police Science |
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Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
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Crisis/emergency/disaster Management |
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Fire Prevention And Safety Technology/technician |
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Fire Protection, Other |
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Protective Services Operations |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
American Government And Politics (united States) |
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Anthropology, General |
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Applied Economics |
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Criminology |
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Economics, General |
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Geographic Information Science And Cartography |
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Geography |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Social Sciences, General |
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Social Sciences, Other |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Ceramic Arts And Ceramics |
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Dance, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Graphic Design |
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Jazz/jazz Studies |
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Jewelry Arts |
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Keyboard Instruments |
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Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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Music Performance, General |
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Music Theory And Composition |
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Music, General |
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Photography |
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Printmaking |
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Sculpture |
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Stringed Instruments |
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Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
14,553
Applied
10,629
Accepted
14,793
Enrolled
Female Admissions
7,919
Females Applied
5,816
Females Accepted
73%
Male Admissions
6,634
Males Applied
4,813
Males Accepted
73%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.48
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Required for some programs |
Interview 3 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | August 11th | September 15th | |
Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 31st | |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 550 | 490 | 610 | |
SAT Math | 560 | 500 | 620 | |
ACT Composite | 22 | 19 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
8,618
In-state
17,149
Out-of-state
Fees
1,652
Full-time student fees
12,296
Room & board
8,026
Room only
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
55%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
11%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
14,793
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
6%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 3.18% |
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Black or African American | 10.06% |
White or Caucasian | 75.77% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.16% |
Asian | 2.82% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.02% |
Two or more races | 4.31% |
Other | 1.57% |
Gender
Male (52.76%)
Female (47.24%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 20% |
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
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
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 |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | No |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Football | No | Division 1A | |
Golf | Division 1 | ||
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 | |
Tennis | No | No | No |
Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Wrestling | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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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 | |
Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
Volleyball | Division 1 | ||
Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
1,269
Total Faculty
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 627
Part-time - 642
Male - 640
Female - 629
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