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Overview
The University of Akron is a University institution located in Akron, OH.
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 |
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| Biochemistry | × |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General | × |
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| Biomedical Sciences, General | × |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting | × |
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| Business Administration And Management, General | × |
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| Business Statistics | × |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other | × |
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| Business/commerce, General | × |
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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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| Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General | × |
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| Insurance | × |
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| International Business/trade/commerce | × |
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| Management Information Systems, General | × |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General | × |
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| Operations Management And Supervision | × |
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| Organizational Leadership | × |
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| Real Estate | × |
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| Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General | × |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication, General |
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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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| 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 Systems Networking And Telecommunications | × |
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| Information Science/studies | × |
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| Network And System Administration/administrator | × |
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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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| Curriculum And Instruction | × |
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| Drama And Dance Teacher Education | × |
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| Early Childhood Education And Teaching | × |
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| Education, General | × |
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| Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs | × |
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| English/language Arts 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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| Special Education And Teaching, General | × |
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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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| 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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| Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician |
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| Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other | × |
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| Industrial Technology/technician | × |
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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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| Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General | × |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish Language And Literature | × |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical Nutrition/nutritionist | × |
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| Communication Sciences And Disorders, General | × |
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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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| Kinesiotherapy/kinesiotherapist | × |
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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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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General | × |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies | × |
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| 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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| Applied Mathematics, Other | × |
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| Statistics, General | × |
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| Statistics, Other | × |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/globalization Studies | × |
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| 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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| 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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| 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 |
| Human Services, General | × |
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| Social Work | × |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | × |
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| Crisis/emergency/disaster Management | × |
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| Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism | × |
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| Fire Prevention And Safety Technology/technician | × |
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| Fire Protection, Other | × |
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| Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis | × |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General | × |
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| Criminology | × |
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| Econometrics And Quantitative Economics | × |
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| Economics, General | × |
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| Geographic Information Science And Cartography | × |
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| Political Science And Government, General | × |
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| Social Sciences, General | × |
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| Sociology, General | × |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art/art Studies, General | × |
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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 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
18,025
Applied
10,755
Accepted
11,160
Enrolled
Female Admissions
9,071
Females Applied
5,736
Females Accepted
63%
Male Admissions
8,876
Males Applied
4,962
Males Accepted
56%
Applying
3.46
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
| 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 %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 529 | 460 | 600 | |
| SAT Math | 514 | 440 | 590 | |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 17 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
11,130
In-state
18,810
Out-of-state
11,130
In-district
Fees
2,400
Full-time student fees
11,663
Room & board
7,472
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
12,890
Avg. Financial Aid Package
14,790
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
12,990
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,820
Avg. Loan Aid
6,186
Avg. Grant Aid
7,787
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
63%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
13%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
11,160
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
8%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.26% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13.04% |
| White or Caucasian | 66.69% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.18% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
| Two or more races | 4.78% |
| Other | 4.87% |
Gender
Male (51.16%)
Female (48.54%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 24% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
SpringFest, Homecoming and Family Weekend and New Roo Weekend
SpringFest, Homecoming and Family Weekend 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
Most popular organizations:
Exercise Science Club, Society of Women Engineers, Sport Analytics and Business Association, Ski and Snowboard Club and Women in Business
Exercise Science Club, Society of Women Engineers, Sport Analytics and Business Association, Ski and Snowboard Club and Women in Business
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
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Lighted pathways/sidewalks
Lighted pathways/sidewalks
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | No | |
| Baseball | No | ||
| Basketball | |||
| Bowling | No | No | |
| Cheerleading | No | No | |
| Cross-country Running | No | ||
| Football | |||
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | No | No |
| Racquetball | No | No | |
| Riflery | No | ||
| Sand Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | No |
| Soccer | |||
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | No | No |
| Table Tennis | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | No | |
| Track And Field | No | ||
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
| Volleyball | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | No | |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |||
| Bowling | No | No | |
| Cheerleading | No | No | |
| Cross-country Running | No | ||
| Football | No | No | |
| Golf | No | ||
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | ||
| Racquetball | No | No | |
| Riflery | No | ||
| Sand Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | No |
| Soccer | |||
| Softball | No | ||
| Swimming And Diving | No | ||
| Table Tennis | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | No | |
| Track And Field | No | ||
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
| Volleyball |
Faculty
976
Total Faculty
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 441
Part-time - 535
Male - 504
Female - 472
The University of Akron