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UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

BE MORE THAN YOUR MAJOR.

Your major matters (of course it does), and we have 200 for you to choose from. Here, you’ll also have the connections and support to make your time in college result in much more than earning a degree.

Whether you want to become an engineer or an artist, a teacher or a nurse, a biologist or an accountant, we offer an exceptional academic experience that will turn your passion into possibility.

HIGHEST PAID GRADUATES among Public Universities in Northeast Ohio

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Majors 

200 undergraduate programs taught by renowned faculty.
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Visit campus 

We offer a variety of in-person Summer Visit Days, along with daily tours and virtual sessions.
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Scholarships & financial aid 

94% of first-year students receive some form of financial aid.

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JorNyece C.

“The University taught me more than just course materials; they taught me how to be a well-rounded individual and this is one of the things that makes me feel prepared for my job after college. I know I can adapt and handle many obstacles.”

JorNyece C.

Computer Science, ‘23

Internships 

Real-world experience before you graduate. 

Campus life

Athletics, housing, student orgs, leadership and more. 

Hands-on research experience

Work with faculty in the lab or in the field. 

Viewbook

The UA campus that says See how far you'll rise.

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95% of recent grads are employed or continuing education within six months of graduation.

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Our students come from 46 states and dozens of countries worldwide.

Akron has it all — museums, music, sports venues and Fortune 500 companies.

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