68%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 11,089 |
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| Declined | + 4,999 |
| Total Received | 16,088 |
| SAT | 1829 |
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| ACT | 3338 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Kent State University | Kent, OH |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH |
| The Ohio State University — Columbus | Columbus, OH |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH |
| Ohio Northern University | Ada, OH |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH |
| University of Dayton | Dayton, OH |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware, OH |
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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 223-acre campus is located within walking distance of downtown Akron.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 18,730 |
| Established in | 1870 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AAFCS (American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences) • AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy) • ABA (American Bar Association) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) • ADiA (American Dietetic Association) • APA (American Psychological Association) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) • CoA-NA (CoA-NA) • CoA-NA (Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • IFSAC-DA (International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Degree Assembly) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) |
223-acre, urban campus in Akron (population: 197,846), 42 miles from Cleveland; branch campus in Wayne County. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Cleveland. Public transportation serves campus.
University of Akron
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325
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| Application fee | $50 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | March 15 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
68%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 11,089 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 4,999 |
| Total Received | 16,088 |
Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Work Experience
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William Kraus
Associate Provost, Enrollment Management
P: 800 655-4884
F: 330 972-7002
admissions@uakron.edu
55%
$8,808
| Tuition | $9,371 |
| Room | $7,020 |
| Board | $4,200 |
| Additional fees | $2,265 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $23,856 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $8,808 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $15,048 |
Need-based
| Federal | $24,604,405 |
| State | $4,503,564 |
| Institutional | $25,261 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $29,133,230 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $34,580 |
| State | $1,784,621 |
| Institutional | $37,251,076 |
| Other external | $5,954,323 |
| Total | $45,024,600 |
|---|
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FAFSA
Institution's own financial aid form
P: 800 621-3847
F: 330 972-7139
finaid@uakron.edu
Jennifer E. Harpham
Director of Student Financial Aid
jharpham@uakron.edu
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badminton, baseball, basketball, bass fishing, billiards bowling, cricket, dodgeball, equestrian sports, golf, hockey, lacrosse, paintball, pistol, racquetball, riflery, roller hockey, rugby, sailing, soccer, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling
cheerleading, dance teams
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Larry Williams (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email
Mary Lu Gribschaw (women's)
Senior Associate Athletics Director/swa
email
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64%
Transfer applicants accepted
56%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 60 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada German Ghana Mexico Saudi Arabia Spain |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
JP Yates
International Admissions
330 972-77709
jyates1@uakron.edu
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