Saturday, November 14, 2009

Best Colleges 2010

University of Akron

Work 302 Buchtel Common Akron, OH 44325
Work(330) 972-7077
Web site: http://www.uakron.edu
Tier 4
College Category:
National Universities

Overview : University of Akron

General Information  
Institutional Control: Public
Year founded: 1870
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 19,817
Setting: urban
Endowment: $52,973,840
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 8/11
Application fee: $30
Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: 74.8%
Selectivity: less selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2009-2010 In-state: $8,612; Out-of-state: $17,861
Mission  
School mission: Join a school on the rise! The University of Akron has so much to offer: 350 degree options, including doctoral and law degrees; excellent academics, with documented strengths in engineering, business, nursing, education and polymer science; more than 200 student groups, and dozens of intramural and club sports. Recently, we finished a $300 million campus improvement project, creating one of the most compelling learning environments in the Midwest. New buildings include our student union and our recreation center. And our location at the hub of a dynamic region means innovative living and learning opportunities abound. Learn more at www.uakron.edu.

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