Department of Polymer Engineering
Akron, OH
125
Students
Urban
Setting
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The University of Akron / Department of Polymer Engineering is located in Akron, OH, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 32 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 27 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Required Candidacy exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
99
Applied
43
Accepted
40
Enrolled
Applying
45
Application Fee - Domestic
70
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science, minimum GPA of 3.0, three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science, minimum GPA of 3.0, three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
|---|
Student Body
125
Total Graduate Students
9%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
90%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.4% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| White or Caucasian | 14% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.6% |
| Unknown | 0.8% |
Gender
Male (67%)
Female (32%)
Faculty
13
Total faculty
Full-time (10)
Part-time (3)
Male (10)
Female (3)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Processing and properties of multi-functional polymeric materials, nanomaterials and nanocomposites, micro- and nano-scale materials processing, novel self-assembled polymeric materials for energy applications, coating materials and coating technology |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 4,041,385 |
Location & Contact
Address
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325
United States
Akron, OH 44325
United States