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AFFORDABILITY

UA offers generous scholarships and financial aid.

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SEEING IS BELIEVING

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UA students conducting research in the Fisher Sales Lab in The College of Business at The University of Akron.

DEGREES OF EXCELLENCE

We have 200+ degrees and programs, taught by expert faculty and enhanced by internships or other hands-on learning. You’ll graduate ready to rise in the global job market.

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National Museum of Psychology

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News

UA moves up to No. 14 in the nation for best-value pre-med degrees

Students who dream of becoming a doctor or working in a medical profession can say yes to the opportunities offered at The University of Akron (UA), which has again been ranked one of the best-valued pre-med programs in the nation. The global ranking site EdSmart ranked UA No. 14 in the country for 2025, one spot ahead of last year’s ranking. UA is the only Ohio university recognized in the rankings.