About Us

A Tradition of Excellence

The Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and oldest degree granting college at The University of Akron. In addition to providing a world-class education in 59 bachelor's, 42 master's and seven doctoral degree programs, we provide the majority of general education courses for the University. 

Comprised of more than 260 full-time faculty and 4,500 students, we are home to 18 departments, nine centers and institutes and four special programs. 

Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences is named for John R. Buchtel (1820-1892), an Akron industrialist who helped establish Buchtel College in 1870, the predecessor to The University of Akron. The Buchtel College of Liberal Arts was formed in 1913 when Buchtel College became a municipal university.

We invite you to find out how the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences can help you succeed.