Department of History
Akron, OH
24
Students
Urban
Setting
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Department of History
Overview
The University of Akron / Department of History is located in Akron, OH, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 2 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
15
Applied
13
Accepted
10
Enrolled
Applying
45
Application Fee - Domestic
70
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, writing sample, three letters of recommendation, letter of intent | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.5, three letters of recommendation, personal statement, writing sample, evidence of reading knowledge in one foreign language | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 92 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
24
Total Graduate Students
33%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
66%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 95% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 4.17% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (54%)
Female (45%)
Faculty
15
Total faculty
Full-time (14)
Part-time (1)
Male (10)
Female (5)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | European, American, and world history |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 15,444 |
Location & Contact
Address
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325
United States
Akron, OH 44325
United States