University of Akron Main Campus

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(Akron, OH)

The University of Akron is a public, multipurpose institution. It was founded as a private college in 1870, came under city control in 1913, and joined the state university system in 1967. Its 170-acre campus of modern buildings is located within walking distance of downtown Akron.

Admissions

75%
of Applicants Admitted

Regular Decision: January 01, 2011
Offers Open Admission

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1290–1710 SAT Total
430–560 SAT Reading
430–590 SAT Math
430–560 SAT Writing

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$20,869
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $8,752
Out-of-State Tuition: $18,000
Room and Board: $11,217
Books & Supplies: $900

Will I Like It

23,110
number of undergraduates

Public
Setting: City
50% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Ecommerce, Economics, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Tourism & Hospitality

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Journalism & Communication

Debate & Speech

Music

General Music & Theory, Keyboard Instruments, Stringed Instruments, Voice & Opera

Performing Arts

Dance, Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy

Politics & Law

Criminology, Political Science & Government

Public Service

Firefighting, Law Enforcement, Public Administration, Social Work

Science & Math

Animal Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Area & Cultural Studies, Family & Consumer Sciences, International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies

Visual Arts & Design

Apparel & Textiles, Ceramics, Painting, Sculpture

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Choir, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Culture, Block & Bridle Club, Dancing, Debate, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Debate Team, Jogging, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Entrepreneurship Club, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Forensics Team, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Travel, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, International Society, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Photography Club, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325-4702

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