Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH
1600 South Arlington Street, Suite 100, Akron, OH 44306-3931
330-724-1600

Herzing University-Akron is a private, for-profit university located in Akron, Ohio, United States. It is a part of the Herzing University system, which has campuses in nine states and online programs. The Akron campus offers associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees in business, criminal justice, healthcare management, information technology, and nursing.

Herzing University-Akron was founded in 1965 as the Akron Institute of Technology, a two-year technical school. In 1985, the school became a four-year institution and was renamed Akron Technical College. In 2009, the school was purchased by Herzing University and renamed Herzing University-Akron. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The university has an enrollment of approximately 1,200 students. The student body is 58% female and 42% male. The average age of students is 28. The university offers small class sizes and the average class size is 20 students.

The university has a career-focused curriculum and offers internships and job placement assistance. The university has partnerships with local businesses and organizations. The university's career services department helps students with resume writing, job search strategies, and interviewing skills.

Herzing University-Akron is located in the city of Akron, Ohio. The city has a population of 198,000 and is located in the northeastern part of the state. The city is the fifth largest city in Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County. Akron is a part of the Akron metropolitan area and is the largest city in the metropolitan area.

The city is home to several colleges and universities, including the University of Akron, Kent State University, and Akron Institute of Technology. The city is also home to the Akron Zoo, the Akron Art Museum, and the Akron Symphony Orchestra.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 502

Acceptance Rate: 91.60%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.herzing.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.herzing.edu/