COLLEGE PROFILE - OVERVIEW University of Akron Akron, OH 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 170-acre campus of modern buildings is located within walking distance of downtown Akron. Web Site www.uakron.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 19,723 Women 9,372 (47.5%) Men 10,351 (52.5%) Graduate Students 4,253 ADMISSION Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Entrance Difficulty Moderately difficult Overall Admission Rate 96% of 13,109 applicants were admitted Early Action Offered Yes Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission Deadline August 11 Average GPA 3.21 SAT Math 536 average 450-620 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 516 average 450-580 range of middle 50% SAT Writing Not reported ACT Composite 22 average 19-26 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Important Considered Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,351 Out-of-state: $33,882 Tuition and Fees In-state: $10,509 Out-of-state: $19,040 Room and Board $11,322 Average Percent of Need Met 48% Average Freshman Award $7,825 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $23,124 Not Considered COLLEGE PROFILE - OVERVIEW ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System Semester General Education/Core Curriculum Required Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 792 Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 10% of classes 10-19 students: 31% of classes 20-29 students: 31% of classes 30-39 students: 13% of classes 40-49 students: 7% of classes 50-99 students: 6% of classes Over 100 students: 2% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Akron Population 198,549 Nearest Metropolitan Area Cleveland Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students in College Housing 56% of freshmen, 14% of all students Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I Mascot Zippy' The Kangaroo Sororities 4% of women participate Fraternities 4% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.4% Asian 13.3% Black/African-American 2.5% Hispanic/Latino 3.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 75.4% White 2.7% Unknown International Students 1.6% from 60 countries First-Year Students Returning 73.9% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 15.6% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 31.0% - 2 COLLEGE PROFILE - ADMISSION FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation Examinations High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted High School Program College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 3 Scores Due in Admissions Office Exam SAT or ACT Required July 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Writing component recommended Use of SAT/ACT Essay SAT: Used for placement ACT: Used for placement History Academic Electives APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Application Dates and Fees Address 302 Buchtel Common City, State, Zip Akron, OH 44325 Phone (330) 972-7100 Fax (330) 972-7676 E-mail admissions@uakron.edu Early Admission Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission Deadline August 11 Application Fee $45 Application Fee Waiver Available Regular Admission Notification September 15 Accept Offer of Admission No set date Waiting List Used No Early Decision Deadline Defer Admission Student can defer admission Early Decision Notification Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted Early Action Offered Yes Early Action Deadline November 1 Early Action Notification Not reported COLLEGE PROFILE - ADMISSION APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Not required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Required for some freshmen Electronic Application Available Letters of Recommendation 3 required for some freshmen Other Financial Need Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Important Considered Recommendations X Essay X Interview Not Considered X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X - 2 COLLEGE PROFILE - ADMISSION - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate 96% of 13,109 applicants were admitted Women 97% of 6,754 applicants were admitted Men 95% of 6,355 applicants were admitted Students Enrolled 6,167 (49%) of 12,546 admitted students enrolled Women 2,897 (44%) of 6,528 admitted students enrolled Men 3,270 (54%) of 6,018 admitted students enrolled Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate 82% of 6922 applicants were admitted Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math 536 average 450-620 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 8% Score of 600 - 700 23% Score of 500 - 600 32% Score of 400 - 500 28% Score of 300 - 400 8% Score of 200 - 300 1% SAT Critical Reading 516 average 450-580 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.21 3.75 and Above 22% 3.50 - 3.74 15% 3.25 - 3.49 13% 3.00 - 3.24 14% 2.50 - 2.99 13% 2.00 - 2.49 21% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 22 average 19-26 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 5% Score of 600 - 700 18% Score of 30 - 36 7% Score of 500 - 600 34% Score of 24 - 29 31% Score of 400 - 500 34% Score of 18 - 23 46% Score of 300 - 400 8% Score of 12 - 17 16% Score of 200 - 300 1% Score of 6 - 11 0% Not reported Score of 5 or Below 0% SAT Writing Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 16% Top quarter: 38% Top half: 66% Bottom half: 34% National Merit Scholar 0% Valedictorian 1% Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported COLLEGE PROFILE - MONEY MATTERS TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,351 Out-of-state: $33,882 Tuition and Fees In-state: $10,509 Out-of-state: $19,040 Room and Board $11,322 Books and Supplies $1,000 Other Expenses $2,520 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail FinAid@UAkron.edu Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Web Site Financial Aid Web Site Award Notification Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL On a rolling basis beginning March 15 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is 003123 Free Institution's own form PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants 3,298 (91.9%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 2,824 (85.6%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 2,824 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need Need Fully Met 248 (8.8%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 48% Average Award $7,825 Need-Based Gift Received by 1,552 (55.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,996 Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Financial Aid Applicants 13,592 (88.0%) of undergraduates Found to Have Need 12,085 (78.2%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 12,085 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need Need Fully Met 882 (7.3%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 46% Average Award $7,118 Need-Based Gift Received by 2,077 (73.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,104 Received by 6,393 (52.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,711 Need-Based Self-Help Received by 1,746 (61.8%) of aid recipients Received by 8,680 (71.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,535 Merit-Based Gift Received by 6,339 (52.5%) of aid recipients 345 (9.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,629 Merit-Based Gift 866 (5.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,300 COLLEGE PROFILE - MONEY MATTERS PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 70% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $23,124 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 10.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 15.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans State Loans Other Loans College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG Non-Need-Based Available Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education Number of Awards 3,147 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Biological Sciences, Military Science, Computer Science, Communication, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Business Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama Number of Awards 114 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Theater/Drama, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Debating Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Community Service, Leadership, Memberships Number of Awards 91 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Community Service, Memberships, Leadership Special Characteristics Award Areas Adult Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students Number of Awards 3,058 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Adult Students, Handicapped Students, Out-of-State Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, International Students - 2 COLLEGE PROFILE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment $2,147 - MONEY MATTERS - 3 COLLEGE Academic Calendar System Semester Summer Session Offered General Catalog/Bulletin Online Catalog PROFILE - ACADEMICS UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering Anthropology Apparel and Textiles, General Applied Economics Applied Mathematics, General Art History, Criticism and Conservation Art Teacher Education Athletic Training/Trainer Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Biochemistry English/Language Arts Teacher Education Family Systems Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education Finance, General Financial Planning and Services Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Fine/Studio Arts, General Fire Protection, Other Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General French Language Teacher Education Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business/Commerce, General French Language and Literature Geographic Information Science and Cartography Geography Geology/Earth Science, General Ceramic Arts and Ceramics Chemical Engineering Chemistry, General Child Development Geophysics and Seismology Graphic Design History, General Housing and Human Environments, General City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning Civil Engineering, General Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General Communication Sciences and Disorders, General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Humanities/Humanistic Studies International Business/Trade/Commerce Jazz/Jazz Studies Computer Engineering, General Computer Science Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Journalism, Other Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Keyboard Instruments Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Criminology Dance, General Dietetics/Dietitian Drama and Dance Teacher Education Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Ecology Economics, General Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Engineering, General English Language and Literature, General Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Management Information Systems, General Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics and Computer Science Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician Metal and Jewelry Arts Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music History, Literature, and Theory Music Performance, General Music Teacher Education Music Theory and Composition Music, General Operations Management and Supervision Organizational Communication, General Philosophy Photography Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physical Therapy/Therapist Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Polymer Chemistry Polymer/Plastics Engineering Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Printmaking Psychology, General Public Relations/Image Management Radio and Television Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other Real Estate Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education Sculpture Social Sciences, General Social Studies Teacher Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Language Teacher Education Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Statistics, General Stringed Instruments Surveying Technology/Surveying Technical Teacher Education Voice and Opera COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Education Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Business administration, engineering, BS/MD (NEOUCOM), BS/MS Polymer Chemistry Special Programs Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Study Abroad Offered Online Degrees Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Required Computer Not required Foreign Language Not required Math/Science Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Accepted Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit Sophomore Standing Available through AP examinations - 2 COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 792 Part-Time Faculty 809 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 79% Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 10% of classes 10-19 students: 31% of classes 20-29 students: 31% of classes 30-39 students: 13% of classes 40-49 students: 7% of classes 50-99 students: 6% of classes Over 100 students: 2% of classes Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 18% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 26% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 32% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 13% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs Over 100 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 3,392,891 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 3150 Internet/E-mail Access Not reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Offered Tutoring Available Services for Learning Disabled Students Available Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access - 3 COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts, Master of Taxation, Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Applied Politics, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Laws, Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Management Master's Programs of Study Accounting Applied Mathematics Arts Administration Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biomedical Engineering Business Administration and Management--General Chemical Engineering Chemistry Child Development Child and Family Studies Civil Engineering Clinical Psychology Clothing and Textiles Communication Disorders Communication--General Computer Engineering Computer Science Counseling Psychology Economics Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Electrical Engineering Electronic Commerce Elementary Education Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English Exercise and Sports Science Finance and Banking Geological Engineering Geology Geophysics Geosciences Gerontology Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Higher Education History Human Resources Management Industrial and Organizational Psychology International Business Law Management Information Systems Management of Technology Marketing Marriage and Family Therapy Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Music Music Education Nursing--General Nutrition Physical Education Physics Political Science Polymer Science and Engineering Psychology--General Public Administration Public Affairs Public Health--General School Psychology Secondary Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Special Education Supply Chain Management Taxation Theater Urban Studies Vocational and Technical Education Writing - 4 COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Audiology, Juris Doctor Doctoral Programs of Study Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry Child and Family Studies Civil Engineering Clinical Psychology Communication Disorders Computer Engineering Counseling Psychology Counselor Education Education--General Electrical Engineering Elementary Education Engineering and Applied Sciences--General Gerontology History Industrial and Organizational Psychology Law Mechanical Engineering Nursing--General Polymer Science and Engineering Psychology--General Public Affairs Public Health--General School Psychology Secondary Education Sociology Urban Studies - 5 COLLEGE PROFILE - CAMPUS LIFE LOCATION AND SETTING Akron Population 198,549 Nearest Metropolitan Area Cleveland Environment Small city Campus Size 223 acres Weather Temperature 16.9 average low in January, 78.5 average high in September Rain 155 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Map Nearest Airport 35 mile(s) from campus in Cleveland Nearest Bus Station 1 mile(s) from campus in Akron Nearest Train Station 1 mile(s) from campus in Akron HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing Students in College Housing 56% of freshmen, 14% of all students Housing Requirements Freshmen are required to live on campus Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 86% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available 24-Hour Security Patrols Available Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Offered Personal Counseling Offered Child Care Offered COLLEGE PROFILE - CAMPUS LIFE SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I Mascot Zippy' The Kangaroo School Colors Blue and gold Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN Sport MEN Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Offered Scholarships Given x x x x Basketball x Cheerleading x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x x x Riflery x x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Swimming And Diving x x Tennis x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x x - 2 COLLEGE PROFILE - CAMPUS LIFE - SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, bowling, cross-country running, golf, racquetball, skiing (cross-country), skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, track and field, volleyball, wrestling STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station Sororities 4% of women participate Fraternities 4% of men participate ROTC Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus 3 COLLEGE PROFILE - STUDENTS STUDENT BODY Coeducational Yes All Undergraduates 19,723 Women 9,372 (47.5%) Men 10,351 (52.5%) Full-Time Undergraduates 15,512 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.4% Asian 13.3% Black/African-American 2.5% Hispanic/Latino 3.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 75.4% White 2.7% Unknown International Students 1.6% from 60 countries Average Age 23 All Graduate Students 4,253 UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 73.9% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 15.6% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 33.6% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 40.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Not reported Not reported Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 31.0% Disciplines Pursued Not reported COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright © 2016