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University Of Akron Main Campus
Mission Statement:
The University of Akron, a publicly assisted metropolitan
institution, strives to develop enlightened members of
society. It offers comprehensive programs of instruction from associate through doctoral levels, pursues a vigorous
agenda of research in the arts, sciences and professions,
and provides service to the community. The University
pursues excellence in undergraduate and graduate
education and distinction in selected areas of graduate
instruction, inquiry and creative activity.
Address:
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325-4702
www.uakron.edu
Phone:
General: (330) 972-7111
Admissions: (330) 972-7100
Financial aid: (330) 972-7032
Degrees offered:
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Administration of Special Education
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
African Studies
Agriculture, General
American Government and Politics (United States)
Animal Physiology
Apparel and Textiles, General
Applied Mathematics, Other
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art Teacher Education
Athletic Training/Trainer
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Cartography
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry, General
Child Development
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Civil Engineering, General
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Communication Disorders, General
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Community Organization and Advocacy
Community Psychology
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Corrections
Counseling Psychology
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Dance, General
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Developmental and Child Psychology
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Ecology
Economics, General
Economics, Other
Education, Other
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Engineering, General
English Language and Literature, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Environmental Studies
Family Systems
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Protection, Other
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
French Language and Literature
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Geography
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Gerontology
Health Teacher Education
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
History, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Housing and Human Environments, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Finance
International Marketing
International Relations and Affairs
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Mathematics Teacher Education
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Merchandising and Buying Operations
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Teacher Education
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Philosophy
Photography
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
Physics, General
Piano and Organ
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Polymer Chemistry
Polymer/Plastics Engineering
Psychology, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
Reading Teacher Education
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Sculpture
Secondary Education and Teaching
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social Work
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Sociology
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Spanish Language and Literature
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Statistics, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Taxation
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technical Teacher Education
Urban Studies/Affairs
Voice and Opera
Zoology/Animal Biology
Classification:
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Highest degree offered: Doctoral and first-professional
Carnegie class: Doctoral/Research Universities--Intensive
These institutions typically offer a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and they are committed to graduate education through the doctorate. They award at least ten doctoral degrees per year across three or more disciplines, or at least 20 doctoral degrees per year overall.
Enrollment Information:
| Total enrollment: | 21598 | |
| Total undergraduate: | 17558 | |
| Total graduate: | 3461 | |
| Total professional: | 579 | |
| | | | |
| Total full-time: | 14887 | |
| Full-time undergraduate: | 12661 | |
| Full-time graduate: | 1676 | |
| Full-time professional: | 550 | |
| | | | |
| Total part-time: | 6711 | |
| Part-time undergraduate: | 4897 | |
| Part-time graduate: | 1785 | |
| Part-time professional: | 29 | |
| | | | |
| Men total: | 9829 | |
| Women total: | 11769 | |
| | | | |
| Nonresident alien: |
776 |
(03.59%) |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: |
69 |
(00.32%) |
| Asian or Pacific Islander: |
409 |
(01.89%) |
| Black non-Hispanic: |
2919 |
(13.52%) |
| Hispanic: |
201 |
(00.93%) |
| White non-Hispanic: |
16359 |
(75.74%) |
| Race/ethnicity unknown: |
865 |
(04.01%) |
