University of Akron: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good
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University of Akron is a large four-year, public school with 16,095 students enrolled. This college was established in 1870 and is one of the 3 schools located in Akron, Ohio.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
240
Good
At University of Akron you can receive your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

University of Akron deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 240 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Medical, Management, Education, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges and schools.

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

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The rate of student retention at University of Akron is fair at 75% (close to Ohio average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at University of Akron is below average - 50%. Roughly 25% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Akron is decent -- 16:1. Learn more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$17,800
High
Average tuition charges are fairly high - around $15,500 per academic year. The additional fees at University of Akron (not included in tuition costs) are around $2,300, which comes to $17,800 a year.

Read the details about University of 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
73%
Doable
According to government data, 14,553 applications were submitted and 10,629 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Akron in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,000
High
University of Akron provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of 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.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
University of Akron offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,900 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: roughly $8,000 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Akron. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Akron seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Akron Location and Maps



Post Address: University of Akron, 302 Buchtel Common, Akron, Ohio 44325-4702, USA
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