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The University of Akron
Overview
The University of Akron / Department of Polymer Science is located in Akron, OH, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 34 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 18 |
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 Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Required Cumulative exam, seminars |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
152
Applied
93
Accepted
59
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 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 79 | |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
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Student Body
219
Total Graduate Students
8%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
91%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0.46% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.83% |
| White or Caucasian | 18% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 1.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 0.91% |
Gender
Male (69%)
Female (30%)
Faculty
21
Total faculty
Full-time - 21
Part-time - 0
Male (19)
Female (2)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Synthesis of polymers, structure of polymers, physical properties of polymers, engineering and technological properties of polymers, elastomers |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 8,508,122 |
Location & Contact
Address
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325
United States
Akron, OH 44325
United States