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The University of Akron is one of the leading colleges in Ohio with the acceptance rate of 87%. Deadlines for application are Early Action - November 1 and Regular - July 1 . For more information, call 1-800-655-4884 or send email at admissions@uakron.edu.

13109 Enrolled 87% Acceptance Rate 19 - 26 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 13,109
    • Average HS GPA: 3.21
    • Acceptance Rate: 87%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 22% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 15% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 13% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 14% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 14% — 2.50 - 2.99
    • 21% — 2.00 - 2.49
    • 2% — 1.00 - 1.99

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    450 - 580
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    450 - 620
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    19 - 26

  • Deadlines

    Early Action
    November 1
    Regular
    July 1

Academics

  • Majors

    ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
    City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    Women's Studies.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Animal Physiology.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Botany/Plant Biology.
    Ecology.
    Microbiology, General.
    Zoology/Animal Biology.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting and Related Services, Other.
    Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
    Accounting.
    Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other.
    E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce.
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
    Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary.
    Finance and Financial Management Services, Other.
    Financial Planning and Services.
    General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other.
    General Office Occupations and Clerical Services.
    Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
    Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
    Management Information Systems, General.
    Marketing, Other.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    Merchandising and Buying Operations.
    Office Management and Supervision.
    Operations Management and Supervision.
    Real Estate.
    Restaurant/Food Services Management.
    Retailing and Retail Operations.
    Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
    Selling Skills and Sales Operations.
    Small Business Administration/Management.
    Tourism and Travel Services Management.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Broadcast Journalism.
    Mass Communication/Media Studies.
    Organizational Communication, General.
    Public Relations/Image Management.
    Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer Science.
    Computer Software and Media Applications.
    Computer Systems Analysis.
    Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
    Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
    Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General.
    Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications.
    Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration.
    Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
    EDUCATION.
    Art Teacher Education.
    Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
    Education, Other.
    Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
    Educational/Instructional Technology.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education.
    French Language Teacher Education.
    Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
    Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education.
    Social Studies Teacher Education.
    Spanish Language Teacher Education.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    Special Education and Teaching.
    Superintendency and Educational System Administration.
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
    Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
    Technical Teacher Education.
    ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
    Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
    Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General.
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
    Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
    Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
    Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician.
    Quality Control Technology/Technician.
    Surveying Technology/Surveying.
    ENGINEERING.
    Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
    Chemical Engineering.
    Civil Engineering, General.
    Computer Engineering, General.
    Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    Engineering, General.
    Mechanical Engineering.
    Polymer/Plastics Engineering.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
    Apparel and Textiles, General.
    Child Development.
    Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other.
    Family Systems.
    Housing and Human Environments, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
    French Language and Literature.
    Linguistics.
    Russian Language and Literature.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Athletic Training/Trainer.
    Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
    Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
    Dietetics/Dietitian.
    Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
    Histologic Technician.
    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
    Medical Office Management/Administration.
    Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
    Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist.
    Medical/Clinical Assistant.
    Nurse Anesthetist.
    Nursing Administration.
    Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
    Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
    Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
    Surgical Technology/Technologist.
    Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Police Science.
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
    Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician.
    Fire Protection, Other.
    LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
    Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Applied Mathematics, General.
    Mathematics, General.
    Statistics, General.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
    Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other.
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
    Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General.
    Culinary Arts and Related Services.
    Culinary Arts/Chef Training.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Geology/Earth Science, General.
    Geophysics and Seismology.
    Physics, General.
    Physics, Other.
    Polymer Chemistry.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Community Organization and Advocacy.
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.
    Social Work, Other.
    Social Work.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    American Government and Politics (United States).
    Archeology.
    Criminology.
    Development Economics and International Development.
    Economics, General.
    Economics, Other.
    Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
    Geography.
    International Relations and Affairs.
    Political Science and Government, Other.
    Social Sciences, General.
    Social Sciences, Other.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
    Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
    Dance, General.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
    Fine/Studio Arts, General.
    Graphic Design.
    Jazz/Jazz Studies.
    Keyboard Instruments.
    Metal and Jewelry Arts.
    Music History, Literature, and Theory.
    Music Performance, General.
    Music Theory and Composition.
    Music, General.
    Music, Other.
    Photography.
    Printmaking.
    Sculpture.
    Stringed Instruments.
    Voice and Opera.

  • Degrees

    • Associate
    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Doctoral
    • Doctoral/Professional
    • Doctoral/Research
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate
    • Post-Master's certificate

  • Prominent Alumni

    John McLaughin '74
    Former Deputy Director of CIA, now commentator on MSNBC
    James Rebhorn
    Actor
    Shoei Yoh
    Japanese Architect
    Dr. Wendell R. Lutz
    Physicis - Pioneered Med Adv in Radiation Therapy
    A. John Pelander
    Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court
    Lois Raimondo
    Award winning Washington Post reporter
    Catherine Cox
    Actor (stage)

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Apr 1

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
    • School

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $8618
    Required Fees
    $1891
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1000
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $5788
    Transportation for Commuters
    $1600
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $11322

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based SEOG
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • College/university loans from institutional funds
    • Federal Nursing Loans
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 75/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    19723
    Foreign Countries Represented
    61

  • Demographics

    • Asian 2.35%
    • African-American 13.1%
    • Hispanic 2.46%
    • Caucasian 74.08%
    • Male 52%
    • Female 48%
    • Аre out of state 4

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    14%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 70/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    56%
    Campus Environment
    Small Urban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    254
    Number of Honor Societies
    34
    Number of Social Sororities
    14

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division I
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (10)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Riflery
    • Soccer
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (12)
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Diving
    • Riflery
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    Day Care
    Health
    Womens Center
    Army ROTC Offered on-campus Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Kent State University

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 5 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 6 years
    N/A

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • Coop
    • Experiential
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • M - F, select Saturdays
      • 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • 1-800-655-4884
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: M - F, 11am and 3pm., select Sat at 11 am
      • Average Length: 1 hour

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      M - F, 10am & 2 pm, select at Sat 10am
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