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Akron School is located in Akron, OH (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Akron School is the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Akron School is an open-admission school.
The school had 129 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at Akron School are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"This prelicensure program provides practical nursing education to adults. This results in satisfactorily passing the licensure examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse."
More complete details are provided below.
Akron School Of Practical Nursing
619 Sumner St
Akron, OH 44311-1699
General Phone: (330) 761-3255
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 68 | licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Akron School in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 68 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Akron School had a total enrollment of 129 students (78 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 19% |
| 35-39 | 18% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
| Part-Time | 82 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 83% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Akron, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Akron School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 819400)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Akron School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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