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/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

12,282

Applied

10,178

Accepted

11,323

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,511

Females Applied

5,431

Females Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,771

Males Applied

4,747

Males Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.51

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	490	610
SAT Math	557	490	620
ACT Composite	22	18	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,097

In-state

13,170

Out-of-state

10,097

In-district

Fees

2,285

Full-time student fees

11,220

Room & board

4,988

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

11,565

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,102

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

15,536

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,843

Avg. Loan Aid

6,158

Avg. Grant Aid

6,225

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

60%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

11,323

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

7%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.7%
Black or African American	12.32%
White or Caucasian	71.62%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.13%
Asian	4.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	4.58%
Other	1.98%

Gender

Male (51.26%)

Female (48.74%)

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	21%

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	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

1,084

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 468

Part-time - 616

Male - 514

Female - 518