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The main campus of University Of Akron is in Akron, Ohio (a medium-sized city). The school is a public school. University Of Akron offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. University Of Akron offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
University Of Akron offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, University Of Akron had 21,049 enrolled students.
Student athletes at the school belong to the Mid-American Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Akron Main Campus
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325-4702
General Phone: (330) 972-7111
Admissions Phone: (330) 972-7077
Financial Aid Phone: (330) 972-7032
http://www.uakron.edu
University Of Akron awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 817 | early childhood education, secondary teaching, educational administration, middle school teaching, elementary school teaching, reading teaching, physical education teaching, school counseling, ... |
| Business And Management | 714 | accounting, marketing, business management, financial planning, international business, MIS, sales and marketing, human resources, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 315 | English, history, American government and politics, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language, geography, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 235 | social work, child development, family systems, public administration, community organization, child care management, food and nutrition, human development and family studies, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 233 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing, community nurse |
| Engineering | 229 | mechanical engineering, plastics engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, engineering, biomedical engineering, engineering management, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 228 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, fire protection, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration, corrections |
| Law | 224 | law, legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 168 | mechanical engineering tech, construction engineering tech, surveying tech, electronics tech, industrial tech, industrial production tech, drafting |
| Media | 159 | communication and journalism, mass communication, public relations, communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 149 | psychology, community psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology, organizational psychology, substance abuse counseling, child psychology |
| Science | 137 | biology, polymer chemistry, chemistry, bacteriology, animal physiology, geology, physics, zoology, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 135 | systems analyst, computer science, computer networking, computer engineering, web design, computer support |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 90 | audiology and speech pathology, radiation therapist, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, medical assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 55 | dietitian, health and fitness, exercise science, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, recreational therapy |
| Music | 46 | music performance, music, piano, music history and theory, music theory and composition, voice |
| Medicine | 44 | medical preparatory, gerontology |
| Design | 41 | design and applied arts, interior design |
| Mathematics | 37 | statistics, applied mathematics, mathematics, applied mathematics courses |
| Fine Arts | 31 | fine arts, fine arts studies, ceramics, art history and criticism, sculpture, metal and jewelry |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 24 | dance, drama, stagecraft |
| Office And Administration | 12 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, office management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 9 | photography |
| Architecture And Planning | 8 | urban planning |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental studies |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 7 | chef training |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | medical office management |
| Hospitality | 5 | hospitality management, tourism and travel, hotel management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Akron in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,271 | 119 |
| Master's degree | 1,012 | 75 |
| Associate's degree | 460 | 35 |
| First-professional degree | 189 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 114 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 96 | 32 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 15 | 7 |
| First-professional certificate | 11 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of Akron had a total enrollment of 21,049 students (17,265 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 98% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
University Of Akron offers campus housing for 2,366 of its 17,265 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Akron, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (330) 972-7077
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,958 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,682 |
| Room and board | $ 7,208 |
| Room charge | $ 4,494 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,714 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,630 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Akron participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 312300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (330) 972-7032
University Of Akron has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 319 | 169 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 88 | 63 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 42 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 16 | $116,914 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $83,837 | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $41,563 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $106,847 | 5 | $61,120 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 169 | $83,503 | 55 | $69,681 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 129 | $61,196 | 103 | $57,532 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 75 | $52,112 | 60 | $47,047 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $37,274 | 27 | $39,286 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 8 | $29,763 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 388 | $68,212 | 253 | $54,861 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-American Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-American Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-American Conference |
| Track | Mid-American Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 175 | 136 | 311 |
| Football | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| Track | 22 | 28 | 50 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 94 | 125 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Finance
International Marketing
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Merchandising and Buying Operations
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
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, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics 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, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
Polymer/Plastics Engineering
Transportation and Highway Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Community Organization and Advocacy
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Family Systems
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Sculpture
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American Government and Politics (United States)
Canadian Studies
Cartography
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Animal Physiology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Physics, General
Polymer Chemistry
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Protection, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Akron Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for open-admission colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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