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The University of Akron-Wayne College was established in 1972 as a regional branch campus of the University of Akron. It is located in Orrville, Ohio. Students are offered certificate and associate’s and baccalaureate degree programs in social services technology, computer and business technology, and health care office management. The college’s campus is spread across an area of more than 150 acres.
The intercollegiate athletic program of University of Akron-Wayne College sponsors men’s golf and basketball teams and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. Phi Theta Kappa, Wayne Mirror, and the Wayne College Campus Crusade for Christ are some of the organizations offered to students here.
University Of Akron Wayne College can be found in Orrville, OH (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at University Of Akron Wayne College.
The most common majors at the school are in business and management, computer science and engineering, family and social work, and medical administration.
University Of Akron Wayne College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at University Of Akron Wayne College are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 1,615 students were enrolled in the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"It is the mission of Wayne College to provide high quality, accessible credit and noncredit educational opportunities to the citizens of Wayne, Medina, and Holmes counties and surrounding areas, and to be a partner with and resource for the communities and organizations it serves."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Akron Wayne College
1901 Smucker Rd
Orrville, OH 44667
General Phone: (800) 221-8308
http://www.wayne.uakron.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Administration | 38 | medical office management, medical transcription, environmental health |
| Liberal Arts | 24 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business and Management | 23 | business management, accounting technology, MIS |
| Family and Social Work | 13 | social work, community organization, social work courses |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer networking |
| Office and Administration | 3 | office data entry, administrative assistant, office management |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | education courses |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Media | 1 | organizational communications |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Akron Wayne College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 90 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 23 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Akron Wayne College had a total enrollment of 1,615 students (1,176 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Orrville, 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 | $ 5,331 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,754 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Akron Wayne College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 312301)
University Of Akron Wayne College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
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 | academic year | 4 | $71,081 | 4 | $79,949 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $72,025 | 7 | $61,816 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $68,516 | 14 | $63,339 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Social Work
Social Work, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Akron Wayne College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | 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 Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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