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Summary
University of Akron is a public institution that was founded in 1870. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,966, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 223 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Akron's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,863 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,063 (2012-13).
The University of Akron, sometimes called UA, is located in northeastern Ohio, about 40 miles south of Cleveland and about 100 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. Students at UA can choose from more than 300 academic programs, including master’s degrees in the fields of business, law, engineering, and education. Many Akron students take a break from studying to visit the Student Union building, which is home to a theater, ballroom, Barnes & Noble bookstore, Starbucks café, and more. Students can also join more than 200 student organizations, play about a dozen recreational sports, and even float along the lazy river in the recreation center. Student athletes can try out for the nearly 20 UA Zips varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference. Notable Akron alumni include NFL players Charlie Frye and Jason Taylor, and actress Yvette Nicole Brown, who stars in the television show Community.
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At The University of Akron, you'll discover a broad range of more than 300 associate, bachelor's, master's, doctorate and law degree programs-with accreditations by 35 professional agencies. In fact, The Princeton Review listed UA among the "Best in the Midwest" in its 2011 edition of Best Colleges: Region-by-Region. Classes and programs are targeted to diverse groups of learners, including full-time, part-time and on-line students, veterans, and adults returning to the classroom. The Akron Experience provides individualized services and support, and there are many opportunities for internships and co-ops, academic research (both undergraduate and graduate), study abroad, on-campus student employment, and service projects to help prepare you for post-graduation success. The campus, with its modern classrooms and facilities, is easy to navigate, with acres of park-like green space in the midst of our metropolitan setting. Students appreciate the breadth of activities, including our NCAA Division I championship-caliber athletic teams and more than 300 student organizations, encompassing everything from academics and hobbies to politics, faith, music and careers. Go to www.uakron.edu for details. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1870 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2011 Endowment | $193,152,649 |
Applying
When applying to University of Akron, it's important to note the application deadline is July 15, and the early action deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 15. The application fee at University of Akron is $30. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 74.0 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 74.1% |
| Application deadline | July 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Akron is 21:1, and the school has 39.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Akron include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Education; and Engineering. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 70.2 percent.
Student Life
University of Akron has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,966, with a gender distribution of 51.5 percent male students and 48.5 percent female students. At this school, 15.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 85.0 percent of students live off campus. University of Akron is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
University of Akron offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of Akron also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of Akron.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of Akron, 73.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $4,559.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $9,863 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $18,063 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $9,878 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
