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University of Akron

Akron, Ohio and Online

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
  • Outcomes
  • Military
  • Programs & Degrees

University of Akron Main Campus is a public college in Akron, Ohio, and has been named to the Best Colleges for Adults award list. The part-time student body is 2,860 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $16,983 and the per-credit hour charge is $390. The school offers on-campus day care, weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • On Campus
  • Public

Website: www.uakron.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:No
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:No
  • Remedial services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:No
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:No

Demographics

Part-time students
2,843 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:9,411
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,305
  • Pell Grant students:4,021
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:935
  • Part-time students
    23%
  • Students over 25 years old
    11%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$400
In-district tuition and fees
$11,880
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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered
2 degrees

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Health Professions and Related Programs(2)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:37%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
208 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Arts & Humanities
Business
Criminal Justice
Healthcare
Nursing
Psychology
Science & Technology
Social Work
Arts & Humanities
Classroom Type
Online - On Campus
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Arts & Humanities Program Overview

The Arts and Humanities offers a variety of degrees.  All the degree options below are offered on campus and the multidisciplinary option also is offered online.

Degree Options Include

Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Political Science

Business
Classroom Type
Online - On Campus
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Business Program Overview

There are many business degrees offered at Akron University. All degree options are available on campus and the organizational supervision degree is also offered online.

Degree Options Include

General Business Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Degree
Bachelor of Organizational Supervision
Bachelor of Business Communication

Criminal Justice
Classroom Type
On Campus
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Bachelor of Criminal Justice

Criminal justice professionals are employed in the policing, legal, corrections, and security administration fields.

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Healthcare
Classroom Type
On Campus
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Healthcare Program Overview

The University of Akron offers unique healthcare programs. All healthcare programs are taken on campus.

Degree Options Include

Bachelor of Exercise Science
Bachelor of Sport Studies

Nursing
Classroom Type
Online - On Campus
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Nursing Program Overview

The RN to BSN online option allows students to empower themselves with the expertise, knowledge and confidence to take on advanced roles within the healthcare community. Faculty with real-world expertise provide a student-centric approach to learning. 

The fully online program is $282.58 in state per credit and includes fees. Tuition is $346.08 out of state per credit, including fees.

Degree Options Include

Nursing Degree
RN to BSN
RN to BSN Online

Psychology
Classroom Type
On Campus
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Bachelor of Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behavior. Core curriculum includes courses in quantitative and experimental methods; cognitive processes and assessment; and developmental, social and personality psychology. Students can select electives in accordance with their individual interests.

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Science & Technology
Classroom Type
On Campus
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Science & Technology Program Overview

The University of Akron offers a wide variety of science and technology degrees including web development, mechanical engineering, and emergency management and homeland security, which is a degree unique to the state of Ohio.

Degree Options Include

Bachelor of Construction Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Electronic Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Bachelor of Cisco Networking
Bachelor of Programming
Bachelor of Web Development

Social Work
Classroom Type
On Campus
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

 Bachelor of Social Work

The Master of Social Work Program began in January 1995. The degree program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

The curriculum of the MSW Program is designed to prepare students for advanced level professional practice in Social Work. The program provides a rigorous intellectual base, an opportunity for effective skill development, and an educational perspective that views human diversity as desirable and enriching to society.

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Contact University of Akron

Contact Admissions

Laura H. Conley, Director

lhc1@uakron.edu

330-972-5793

Main Campus

302 E Buchtel Ave

Akron, OH 44325

330-972-7111

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uakron.edu/flexible

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