Akron, Ohio is home to the University of Akron, a large public research university with over 20,000 students. Founded in 1870 as a small college for training teachers, Akron has grown into a comprehensive university with colleges of arts and sciences, business, engineering, education, health sciences, and law. The university offers bachelor’s degrees in over 200 majors, master’s degrees in over 100 programs, and doctorates in 50 fields. In addition to its academic offerings, the University of Akron is home to Division I athletics teams (including football and basketball), a nationally recognized marching band (the “Pride of Akron”), and more than 400 student organizations.
The University of Akron is one of Ohio’s premier research universities. Located in the state’s largest city , Akron provides easy access to world-class museums , medical facilities , businesses , and other resources that support our faculty members ‘ scholarship and creative activity . Our 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures that students receive individualized attention from some of the best scholars in their field .
Akron is also affordable . In fact , we are consistently ranked as one of the best values in higher education by several national publications . And our location allows students to enjoy all the advantages of living in a major metropolitan area while enjoying low cost-of-living expenses .