Herzing University Akron: Review & Facts

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Herzing University Akron is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 370 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1970 and is one of the 3 schools located in Akron, Ohio.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, and bachelor's degree are available at Herzing University Akron.

Majors
Offered
16
Herzing University Akron implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 16 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical Assistant, Management, Medical, and Office and Clerical Services. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Herzing University Akron is low at 50% (way below Ohio average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
50%
Bad
The graduation rate at Herzing University Akron is outstanding: 100%.

Student to faculty ratio at Herzing University Akron is pretty good, 12:1. Learn more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median, $11,900 a year. The additional fees at Herzing University Akron beyond tuition are nearly $1,000, which comes to $12,900 a year.

Read the details about Herzing University Akron additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
94%
As reported in recent data, 114 applications were submitted and 107 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

Herzing University Akron might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Herzing University Akron and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (330) 724-1600 or check Herzing University Akron Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Herzing University Akron offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Herzing University Akron, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
At this moment there is no on-campus housing at Herzing University Akron.

Based on the college crime data, Herzing University Akron seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Herzing University Akron Location and Address

Postal Address:
Herzing University Akron
1600 South Arlington Street, Suite 100
Akron, Ohio
44306-3931, USA
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