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University Of Akron Main Campus
The University of Akron, also referred to as Akron U or UA, was established in 1870 and was known as Buchtel College. The institution and its assets were transferred to the City of Akron in 1913, and the university gained the status of a state institution in 1967. The main campus of the University of Akron covers 218 acres in Akron, Ohio. UA is organized into the following academic units:
- Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business Administration
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Fine & Applied Arts
- College of Nursing
- College of Polymer Science & Polymer Engineering
- Honors College
- School of Law
- Summit College
- University College
- Wayne College
UA has an active Greek Life. The university includes several fraternities and sororities which are governed by the Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic Association.
The athletic teams of UA are known as the "Zips”. Zippy, a kangaroo, is the mascot of UA and is presently the Capital One National Mascot of the Year.
Campus Location302 Buchtel Common The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 2,219 | 137 |
| Master | 954 | 94 |
| Associate | 365 | 42 |
| First-professional degree | 152 | 1 |
| Doctorale | 110 | 23 |
| < 1 year certificate | 72 | 79 |
| Post-master's certificate | 17 | 31 |
| First-professional certificate | 12 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 |
Students
Student enrollment was 23,007 in 2007-2008 (19,432 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 80% of enrolled students, graduate students are 18%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 2%.
About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 8,612 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,861 |
| Room | $ 5,203 |
| Board | $ 3,108 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other | $ 2,520 |
Financial Aid: University Of Akron participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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Schools Similar to University Of Akron
| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Missouri-Columbia | Columbia, MO | 28,405 |
| 2 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA | 28,628 |
| 3 | Washington State University | Pullman, WA | 24,396 |
| 4 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh, PA | 27,020 |
| 5 | University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | 20,592 |
| 6 | University of Toledo | Toledo, OH | 19,767 |
| 7 | Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO | 27,569 |
| 8 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI | 24,433 |
| 9 | Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | 28,260 |
| 10 | Wright State University-Main Campus | Dayton, OH | 16,151 |
Faculty
Tenure (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 482 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 137 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 137 |
Housing and Meals
University Of Akron provides on-campus housing for 2,730 of its 19,432 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
Athletics
School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Mid-American Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 182 male students received the aid (men were 43% of those receiving aid) and 243 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 57% of students receiving such aid) .
Highlights
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University Of Akron Main Campus Highlights
- Many students concentrating in engineering, media, and education and teaching.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- Faculty tenure system.
- Library on-campus.
- Campus housing available.
- Study abroad option.
- Distance learning available.
- Weekend study option.
- Part-time classes available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Fashion Merchandising
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Finance
- Financial Planning and Services
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Finance
- Logistics and Materials Management
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Merchandising and Buying Operations
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Apparel and Textiles
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Art Teacher Education
- Business Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- French Language Teacher Education
- Health 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
- Reading Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
- Archeology
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Polymer/Plastics Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Transportation and Highway Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Development
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Family Systems
- Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Housing and Human Environments
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Social Work
FINE ARTS
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Sculpture
HOSPITALITY
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
LAW
- Law (LLB, JD)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
- African Studies
- American Government and Politics (United States)
- Anthropology
- Asian History
- Cartography
- Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
- Creative Writing
- Development Economics and International Development
- Economics
- English Composition
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Global Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Political Science and Government
- Russian Language and Literature
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Technical and Business Writing
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
- Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Journalism
- Organizational Communication
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Histologic Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music
- Piano and Organ
- Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
- Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Photography
- Printmaking
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
SCIENCE
- Animal Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Geology/Earth Science
- Geophysics and Seismology
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Polymer Chemistry
- Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminology
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Protection
- Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Communication Disorders
- Community Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Geropsychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Selected Careers of Interest
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- Accountants And Auditors
- Administrative Services Managers
- Advertising Managers
- Correctional Officers And Jailers
- Detectives And Criminal Investigators
- Elementary And Secondary School Administrators
- Engineering Managers
- Family And School Social Workers
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Managers
- Financial Specialists
- General Managers
- Human Service Assistants
- Insurance Underwriters
- Lawyers
- Loan Officers
- Management Analysts
- Market Research Analysts
- Marketing Managers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Medical And Public Health Social Workers
- Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers
- Middle School Teachers
- Police And Sheriffs Patrol Officers
- Preschool Teachers
- Probation Officers
- Registered Nurses
- Sales Managers
- Secondary School Teachers
- Social Service Managers
- Substance Abuse And Behavioral Counselors
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