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Overview
The University of Akron / Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences is located in Akron, OH, in an urban setting.
Departments & Programs
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Juris Doctor/Master of Applied Politics (JD/MAP) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Juris Doctor/Master of Public Administration (JD/MPA) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) | ||
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | ||
| Master of Public Administration (MPA) | ||
| Master of Applied Politics (MAP) | ||
| Master of Music (MM) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 234 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 29 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 85 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
664
Applied
432
Accepted
241
Enrolled
Applying
45
Application Fee - Domestic
70
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 2.75, letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae, statement of purpose, writing sample | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 2.75, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, curriculum vitae, writing sample |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
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| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | December 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
583
Total Graduate Students
22%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.26% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7.55% |
| White or Caucasian | 60% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 1.89% |
| Unknown | 1.72% |
Gender
Male (47%)
Female (52%)
Faculty
246
Total faculty
Full-time - 193
Part-time - 53
Male (160)
Female (86)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Not reported |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 4,456,541 |
Location & Contact
Address
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325
United States
Akron, OH 44325
United States
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