University
The University of Akron
Akron, OH
16,871
Students
7,811
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
92%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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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 |
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| Botany/plant Biology |
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| Ecology |
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| Microbiology |
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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 And Bookkeeping |
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| Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business Automation/technology/data Entry |
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| Business/commerce |
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| E-commerce |
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| Fashion Merchandising |
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| Financial Planning And Services |
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| Hospitality Administration |
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| Hotel/motel Administration |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Merchandising |
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| Office Management |
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| Operations Management |
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| Real Estate |
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| Restaurant/food Services Management |
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| Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations |
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| Selling Skills And Sales |
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| Small Business Administration |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Journalism Related |
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| Organizational Communication |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Radio, Television, And Digital Communication Related |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Programming |
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| Computer Programming Related |
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| Computer Science |
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| Computer Systems Analysis |
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| Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications |
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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 |
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| Education Related |
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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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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| 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 |
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| Special Education&-early Childhood |
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| Special Education&-individuals With Multiple Disabilities |
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| Technical Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| 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 |
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| Drafting And Design Technology |
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| Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology |
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| Manufacturing Engineering Technology |
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| Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Technology |
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| Surveying Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Apparel And Textiles |
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| Child Development |
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| Family Systems |
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| Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness |
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| Housing And Human Environments |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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| Dietetics |
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| Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic) |
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| Medical Office Management |
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| Medical Radiologic Technology |
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| Medical/clinical Assistant |
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| Physical Therapy |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Respiratory Care Therapy |
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| Surgical Technology |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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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 |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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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 |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Geophysics And Seismology |
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| Physics |
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| Polymer Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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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 Related |
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| Social Work |
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| Social Work Related |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/police Science |
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| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Fire Prevention And Safety Technology |
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| Fire Protection Related |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| American Government And Politics |
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| Anthropology |
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| Applied Economics |
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| Criminology |
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| Economics |
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| Geographic Information Science And Cartography |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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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 |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine Arts Related |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Jazz/jazz Studies |
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| Keyboard Instruments |
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| Metal And Jewelry Arts |
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| Music |
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| Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Photography |
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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
15,109
Applied
13,983
Accepted
16,871
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,168
Females Applied
7,540
Females Accepted
92%
Male Admissions
6,941
Males Applied
6,443
Males Accepted
93%
Applying
45
Application Fee
3.5
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 | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 510 | 640 | |
| SAT Math | 480 | 640 | |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
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
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
7,811
Avg. Financial Aid Package
9,343
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
16,307
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,927
Avg. Loan Aid
5,150
Avg. Grant Aid
5,276
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
52%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
11%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
16,871
Total undergrad students
2%
International Students
6%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.74% |
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| Black or African American | 12.35% |
| White or Caucasian | 73.31% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.14% |
| Asian | 2.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
| Two or more races | 4.55% |
| Other | 1.93% |
Gender
Male (53.21%)
Female (46.79%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| 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 | 17% |
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
1,452
Total Faculty
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 702
Part-time - 750
Male - 729
Female - 723