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The University of Akron

Akron, United States of America

The University of Akron is a public research university in Akron, Ohio. It was founded in 1870 as Buchtel College. The university is part of the University System of Ohio. It is a STEM-focused institution focusing on polymers, advanced materials, and engineering industries. The university's motto is “Fiat Lux,” which means “Let there be light.”
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The University of Akron has accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The university has academic affiliations with URA and ORAU. It is classified as an R1 Doctoral University for its high level of research activities. It has one of the best graduate programs in the state. The 300-plus student organization plays a vital role in the overall development of the students.
The 100-acre campus includes Hall, the college's oldest structure, which houses classrooms, radio station Power 88 WGAO, offices, athletics offices, basketball/volleyball gymnasium, the Center for Student Administrative Services, Campus Safety, video production studios/classrooms, the president's office and boardroom, and two floors of student residences.
There area round 15318 students in the university.

The University of Akron Application Statistics

Students
15318
Undergraduates
18800
Postgraduate
2835
Faculty Strength
2570
Student Faculty Ratio
8
Tuition Fees
$ 29320
Living Cost
$ 31500
Other Fees
$ 15930
Avg. GPA
2.5
Avg. IB
33
Avg. Percentage
80 %
Avg. SAT
960
Avg. ACT
24
Avg. IELTS
6.5
Avg. GRE
299

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