University of Akron Main Campus
The University of Akron is a public university with the main campus in Akron, Ohio. It is part of the University System of Ohio. Over 200 undergraduate and 100 graduate programs are offered at the university, including several nursing programs. The university has an annual enrollment of over 25,000 students. Along with the Akron campus, there are branch campuses in Orrville, Lafayette Township, and Lakewood. The University of Akron was established in 1870. Over the years, the campus has expanded to include 82 buildings across 222 acres of land, with a total property value of almost $2 billion.
The University of Akron Main Campus offers both undergrad and graduate nursing degree programs. The undergrad programs include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, LPN to BSN, and RN to BSN programs. Graduate options include MSN, RN to MSN, Ph.D., and BSN to Ph.D. programs. All options are accredited by the CCNE. The accelerated BSN program is designed to be completed in four semesters, while the traditional program is designed to be completed in four years. Registered nurses with an Associates degree may enroll in the RN to BSN program, which is offered online or through a combination of classroom and distance learning.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students20,169 |
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate73% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 42 | 203 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
Master's degree | 2 | 26 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 4 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1914 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 04/01/1982 - 06/30/2006 |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1970 - 06/30/2006 |
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 06/11/2015 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 01/01/1967 - Current |
Admission
93%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 990 to 1280 |
ACT | 19 to 26 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $50 |
Graduates | $45 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $359/credit | |
In State Students | $359/credit | |
Out of State Students | $715/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $430/credit | |
In State Students | $430/credit | |
Out of State Students | $735/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $16,155 | $16,155 | $32,175 |
ADN | 70 | $25,130 | $25,130 | $50,050 |
BSN | 125 | $44,875 | $44,875 | $89,375 |
FNP | 50 | $21,500 | $21,500 | $36,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 93% of University of Akron Main Campus's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 42% | $4,205 |
Other Federal Grant | 14% | $744 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 31% | $1,506 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 64% | $6,774 |
Federal Student Loans | 61% | $5,795 |
Private Loans | 8% | $11,445 |
$16,863
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$15,603 |
$30,001 to $48,000$16,581 |
$48,001 to $75,000$18,972 |
$75,001 to $110,000$20,090 |
Over $110,000$20,540 |
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Student Population
16,872
Undergrads
3,297
Graduates
9,653
Women
10,516
Men
77%
Full-time
23%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
71% |
Black/African American |
11% |
Non-resident alien |
6% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Asian |
3% |
Hispanic |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Ohio state board of nursing.