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University of Akron Main Campus, also referred to as UA, is situated in Akron, Ohio and was established in the year 1870. The university offers over 100 graduate and more than 200 undergraduate degrees. The main campus is set on nearly 218 acres of land. UA consists of the following schools, campuses, and colleges:
The university’s sports teams are nicknamed the Zips. The official colors are gold and blue. UA has football, basketball, and soccer teams. Some notable alumni of the university include Jabari Arthur, football player; Dominique Moceanu, Olympic gymnast; Alice M. Batchelder, attorney and jurist; Kermit L. Hall, legal history scholar; and George Wallace, comedian.
The main campus of University Of Akron is in Akron, OH (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 2007-2008, University Of Akron had 23,007 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 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
http://www.uakron.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 667 | early childhood education, educational administration, middle school teaching, reading teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, higher education administration, ... |
| Business and Management | 599 | accounting, marketing, business management, financial management, human resources, international business, finance, MIS, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 272 | English, history, liberal arts and sciences, American government and politics, political science and government, sociology, geography, Spanish language, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 272 | registered nursing, various nursing, licensed practical nurse, nurse anesthetist, nursing administration |
| Engineering | 270 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, plastics engineering, engineering, transportation engineering, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 234 | social work, child development, family systems, public administration, housing, community organization, social service professions, food and nutrition, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 197 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police, fire protection, fire protection tech, criminology, criminal justice and administration, corrections, forensic science |
| Media | 176 | organizational communications, public relations, radio and television, communication studies, media and digital communications, journalism courses |
| Law | 172 | law, legal assistant, pre-law |
| Engineering Technician | 161 | construction engineering tech, surveying tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, manufacturing tech, drafting, plastics engineering tech, quality control tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 149 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, communication disorders, community psychology, organizational psychology, counseling psychology, substance abuse counseling, geropsychology |
| Science | 140 | biology, chemistry, polymer chemistry, microbiology, physics, zoology, animal physiology, geology, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 132 | audiology and speech pathology, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, medical assistant, audiology, histologic tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 89 | computer science, computer networking, systems analyst, computer engineering, computer support, web design, database administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 80 | dietitian, athletic trainer, health and fitness, recreational therapy, exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Music | 46 | music performance, music, violin, guitar, and strings, piano, voice, music theory and composition, music history and theory, jazz, ... |
| Medicine | 42 | medical preparatory, public health |
| Design | 37 | graphic design |
| Fine Arts | 31 | fine arts, fine arts studies, art history and criticism, metal and jewelry, sculpture, ceramics |
| Mathematics | 27 | statistics, mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 25 | dance, drama, theatre arts management |
| Construction Trades | 22 | apparel and textiles |
| Hospitality | 16 | restaurant and food services management, hotel management, hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 15 | photography, printmaking |
| Office and Administration | 9 | administrative assistant, data entry, office management, general office occupations, executive secretary |
| Religion and Philosophy | 8 | philosophy |
| Architecture and Planning | 7 | urban planning |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 5 | chef training |
| Medical Administration | 1 | medical office management, medical records tech |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Akron in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,219 | 137 |
| Master's degree | 954 | 94 |
| Associate's degree | 365 | 42 |
| First-professional degree | 152 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 110 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 72 | 79 |
| Post-master's certificate | 17 | 31 |
| First-professional certificate | 12 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Akron had a total enrollment of 23,007 students (19,432 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 96% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
University Of Akron offers campus housing for 2,730 of its 19,432 (full-time) students.
(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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,612 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,861 |
| Room and board | $ 8,311 |
| Room charge | $ 5,203 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,108 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,520 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Akron participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 312300)
University Of Akron has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 314 | 168 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 75 | 62 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 49 | 88 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 32 | $123,494 | 6 | $101,141 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $91,431 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $52,012 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 41 | $116,819 | 12 | $79,416 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 147 | $96,875 | 73 | $80,248 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 142 | $71,415 | 92 | $66,299 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 77 | $62,823 | 73 | $57,169 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $43,672 | 41 | $46,155 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 17 | $35,828 | 27 | $36,160 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 397 | $76,673 | 306 | $62,091 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-American Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-American Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-American Conference |
| Track | Mid-American Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 182 | 243 | 425 |
| Football | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| Track | 22 | 58 | 80 |
| Basketball | 14 | 29 | 43 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 156 | 188 |
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
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Finance
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
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
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
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
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
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
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
French Language 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
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Polymer/Plastics Engineering
Structural Engineering
Transportation and Highway Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Community Organization and Advocacy
Family Systems
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Housing and Human Environments, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
Social Work, Other
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
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American Government and Politics (United States)
Anthropology
Asian History
Cartography
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Development Economics and International Development
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Russian Language and Literature
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism, Other
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Histologic Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
Printmaking
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Polymer Chemistry
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Protection, Other
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Community Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Geropsychology
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% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for open-admission colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in media (for open-admission colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad 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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