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The University of Akron
Overview
The University of Akron / School of Music is located in Akron, OH, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Music (MM) | Composition | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Performance | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Theory | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Music education | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Music technology | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Accompanying |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 22 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Thesis Optional |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
30
Applied
26
Accepted
16
Enrolled
Applying
45
Application Fee - Domestic
70
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 2.75, interview, audition, letters of recommendation, sample of scholarly writing, portfolio |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 79 | |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Teaching Assistantships |
|---|
Student Body
38
Total Graduate Students
7%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
92%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.89% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.63% |
| White or Caucasian | 76% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 2.63% |
Gender
Male (65%)
Female (34%)
Faculty
30
Total faculty
Full-time - 17
Part-time - 13
Male (23)
Female (7)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Educational reform in the arts, women in music, performance practices, early American composers, Olympic music |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 58,440 |
Location & Contact
Address
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325
United States
Akron, OH 44325
United States