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University Of Akron Wayne College

University of Akron Wayne College is located in Orville, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1972. The campus is situated on an area of more than 150 acres. The name of the college officially changed to Wayne College in 1990. Wayne College is the regional branch of the University of Akron and offers various programs including associate and baccalaureate degrees and certificate programs, among others. The institution also offers opportunities for studying abroad, and it participates in international programs. It also enrolls students from outside the United States.

University of Akron Wayne College is home to several clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students. Some of these are the Student Ambassador Organization, Phi Theta Kappa, Wayne College Campus Crusade for Christ, and Activities and Programming Board.

Campus Location

1901 Smucker Rd
Orrville, OH 44667
USA
Main Tel: (800) 221-8308
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in family and social work, computer science and engineering, medical adminstration, and business and management.
  • Large number of students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate9013
< 1 year certificate239

Students

Student enrollment was 1,615 in 2007-2008 (1,176 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

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)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 5,331
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 12,754
Books and supplies$ 900

Financial Aid: University Of Akron Wayne College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  23
Without tenure; working toward tenure  2
Without tenure; tenure not available  2

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (23 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (2 awarded)

  • Education

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (13 awarded)

  • Community Organization and Advocacy
  • Social Work

LAW (1 awarded)

  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (24 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MEDIA (1 awarded)

  • Organizational Communication

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (38 awarded)

  • Environmental Health
  • Medical Office Management/Administration
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • Office Management and Supervision

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