The University of Akron-School Summary

TEXAS CAREER CHECK

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School Summary

The University of Akron

General Information:

Founded in 1870, The University of Akron is seated on 223 acres located in Summit county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 17:1.

Libraries:

This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:

At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 2564. Free student email accounts are available.

Institutional Control:

State control

Address, Phone and URL:

302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325
For more information call: 330 972-7111. This school has a website at https://www.uakron.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.uakron.edu/admissions/undergraduate/admission_procedures/index.dot

Application Deadline: August
Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.

	In-State (per year)	Out of State (per year)
Tuition	$11,130.00	$18,810.00
Room and Board	$11,663.00	$11,663.00
Fees	$2,400.00	$2,400.00
Total	$25,193.00	$32,873.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.uakron.edu/.

Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores

Scores	Verbal	Math
700-800	3.37%	4.12%
600-699	23.22%	19.1%
500-599	34.08%	34.08%
400-499	33.71%	31.84%
300-399	5.62%	10.49%
200-299	0%	0.37%

Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores

Scores	Percentage of Students
30-36	6.87%
24-29	25.89%
18-23	41.12%
12-17	25.34%
6-11	0.79%
1-5	0%

Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking

Percentage	Percentage of Students
Top 10%	26%
11-25%	24.00%
26-50%	30.00%
Under 50%	19.00%

Intercollegiate Sports - Male:

Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Riflery, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Intercollegiate Sports - Female:

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Lacrosse, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Intramural Sports - Male:

Badminton, Bowling, Basketball, Football, Racquetball, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Intramural Sports - Female:

Badminton, Bowling, Basketball, Football, Racquetball, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Male:

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Riflery, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Female:

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only	Count
Male	5,710
Female	5,417
Total	11,160

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional	Count
Male	6,597
Female	6,584
Total	13,332

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category

Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category	Percentage
Asian	4%
African American	13%
Hispanic	4%
Native American	0%
White	67%
Other	12%

Student Body By Age

Student Body by Age	Percentage
Under 25 Years Old	88%
At Least 25 Years Old	12%

Student Body By Residence Status

Student Body by Residence Status	Percentage
In State	92%
Out Of State	8%

Student Body By Housing Status

Student Body by Housing Status	Percentage
Live On Campus	24%
Live Off Campus	76%

Student Events (Top 3)

SpringFest, Homecoming and Family Weekend, New Roo Weekend

Student Organizations (Top 5)

Exercise Science Club, Society of Women Engineers, Sport Analytics and Business Association, Ski and Snowboard Club, Women in Business

Instructional Program Code Instructional Program Title

45.1001 Political Science and Government, General
26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General
13.1001 Special Education and Teaching, General
19.0901 Apparel and Textiles, General
23.0101 English Language and Literature, General
50.0901 Music, General
50.0701 Art/Art Studies, General
27.0501 Statistics, General
19.0501 Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
42.0101 Psychology, General
40.0801 Physics, General
40.0501 Chemistry, General
45.0601 Economics, General
50.0301 Dance, General
26.0102 Biomedical Sciences, General
51.0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
43.0201 Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
43.0302 Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
43.0408 Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
43.0403 Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
24.0103 Humanities/Humanistic Studies
09.0901 Organizational Communication, General
30.2001 International/Globalization Studies
38.0101 Philosophy
52.0213 Organizational Leadership
11.0401 Information Science/Studies
51.0201 Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
52.1302 Business Statistics
27.0301 Applied Mathematics, General
09.0100 Communication, General
43.0104 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
13.0301 Curriculum and Instruction
13.1015 Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
11.0901 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
52.1801 Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
54.0101 History, General
44.0000 Human Services, General
52.0101 Business/Commerce, General
50.0501 Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
45.0101 Social Sciences, General
13.0101 Education, General
11.0201 Computer Programming/Programmer, General
19.0706 Child Development
50.0605 Photography
40.0507 Polymer Chemistry
26.0202 Biochemistry
40.0601 Geology/Earth Science, General
16.0905 Spanish Language and Literature
50.0904 Music Theory and Composition
45.0401 Criminology
45.0201 Anthropology, General
45.1101 Sociology, General
45.0702 Geographic Information Science and Cartography
45.0603 Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
09.0902 Public Relations/Image Management
09.0701 Radio and Television
51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
14.0901 Computer Engineering, General
14.0801 Civil Engineering, General
52.1001 Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
50.0903 Music Performance, General
52.0801 Finance, General
52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General
52.1201 Management Information Systems, General
52.1401 Marketing/Marketing Management, General
24.0101 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
50.0911 Stringed Instruments
50.0709 Sculpture
50.0713 Jewelry Arts
50.0711 Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
50.0710 Printmaking
51.1102 Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
51.1109 Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
44.0701 Social Work
50.0409 Graphic Design
15.0303 Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
15.0805 Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
15.1001 Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
15.0612 Industrial Technology/Technician
15.0613 Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
31.0504 Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
15.1102 Surveying Technology/Surveying
14.0201 Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
14.0501 Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
14.1001 Electrical and Electronics Engineering
14.1901 Mechanical Engineering
14.3201 Polymer/Plastics Engineering
14.0701 Chemical Engineering
51.3102 Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
43.0103 Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
11.1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
52.1501 Real Estate
50.0702 Fine/Studio Arts, General
52.0205 Operations Management and Supervision
52.1101 International Business/Trade/Commerce
52.1701 Insurance
11.1001 Network and System Administration/Administrator
50.0908 Voice and Opera
50.0907 Keyboard Instruments
11.1002 System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
52.0804 Financial Planning and Services
52.0301 Accounting
50.0910 Jazz/Jazz Studies
13.1201 Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
13.1302 Art Teacher Education
13.1324 Drama and Dance Teacher Education
13.1305 English/Language Arts Teacher Education
13.1316 Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
13.1318 Social Studies Teacher Education
13.1311 Mathematics Teacher Education
13.1312 Music Teacher Education
13.1314 Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
13.1203 Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
13.1210 Early Childhood Education and Teaching
51.2311 Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist
51.0908 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
30.0801 Mathematics and Computer Science
24.0102 General Studies
27.0399 Applied Mathematics, Other
52.9999 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
11.0299 Computer Programming, Other
52.0899 Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
50.0799 Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
43.0299 Fire Protection, Other
15.0699 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
30.9999 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
27.0599 Statistics, Other
51.9999 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
24.0199 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.

TEXAS CAREER CHECK

School Summary

The University of Akron

General Information:

Libraries:

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Institutional Control:

Address, Phone and URL:

Admissions

Tuition and other costs

Academics

Athletics

Scholarships

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Student Body (Demographics)

Events and Organizations

Programs Of Study

** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.