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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
109M Simmons Hall
Akron, OH 44325
United States
109M Simmons Hall
Akron, OH 44325
United States
Contact
Mr. Greg Landis
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: glandis@uakron.edu
Phone: 330-972-5827
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: glandis@uakron.edu
Phone: 330-972-5827
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/commerce, General | ||
Finance, General | ||
Financial Planning And Services | ||
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General | ||
International Business/trade/commerce | ||
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/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 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
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 |
Child Development | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Spanish Language And Literature | ||
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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 |
Humanities/humanistic Studies | ||
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Applied Mathematics, General | ||
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 | ||
Polymer Chemistry | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General | ||
Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
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 | ||
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics | ||
Economics, General | ||
Political Science And Government, General | ||
Social Sciences, General | ||
Sociology, General | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics | ||
Dance, 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
14,982
Applied
10,624
Accepted
11,452
Enrolled
Female Admissions
7,338
Females Applied
5,471
Females Accepted
75%
Male Admissions
7,644
Males Applied
5,153
Males Accepted
67%
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 | |
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 | 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
6,504
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
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
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
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 | No | |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | No |
Cross-country Running | No | No | No |
Football | No | ||
Golf | No | No | No |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | No | No |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Riflery | No | No | |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | |
Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | |
Soccer | No | ||
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | No | No | No |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | No | No | |
Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | Division 1 | ||
Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | ||
Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
Football | Division 1 | ||
Golf | No | Division 1 | |
Indoor Track | No | Division 1 | |
Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
Racquetball | Division 1 | ||
Riflery | No | Division 1 | |
Sand Volleyball | Division 1 | ||
Skiing (cross-country) | Division 1 | ||
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | No | Division 1 | |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
Table Tennis | No | ||
Tennis | No | ||
Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | ||
Volleyball | Division 1 |
Faculty
1,070
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 447
Part-time - 623
Male - 536
Female - 534
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