University Of Akron Wayne College
1901 smucker rd, Orrville, OH, 44667 - View a map of this school Map
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The mission of Wayne College to provide high quality, accessible credit and noncredit educational opportunities to the citizens of Wayne, Medina, and Holmes counties and surrounding areas, and to be a partner with and resource for the communities and organizations it serves.


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  University Of Akron Wayne College Community College Avg.
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County Wayne County, OH -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 890 students 999 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 697 students 1,410 students
Total Enrollment 1,587 students 2,175 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 76% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 38% 47%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,444 $2,810
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 26% 28%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,169 $1,211
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 17% 11%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,569 $1,117
% Students Receiving Loans 50% 37%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,404 $3,048
School Notes:
  • Founded in 1972, Wayne College is the only regional branch of The University of Akron and is authorized by the State of Ohio through the Ohio State Board of Regents to offer general education, including associate degrees and baccalaureate-oriented preparation; technical education programs; and continuing education experiences for those who live in the College's service area of Wayne, Medina and Holmes counties.
  • With one primary and several smaller buildings, Wayne College has approximately 200,000 square feet on a campus of 160 acres on the north edge of the city of Orrville. The College is currently working with Sasaki and Associates Architects to develop a twenty-year plan for campus/facilities development. The College has maintained a high degree of technical currency in its classrooms, labs, and other facilities. The College has a state-of-the-art distance learning classroom and over 200 computers on campus accessible to students.
  • Students at Wayne College are prepared for a variety of paraprofessional and technical careers in business, industry, and public service within a range of two year occupational educational programs. Certificate programs are designed to provide students with specialized job training utilizing courses from the college's associate degree programs. These courses may subsequently be applied toward the Associate of Applied Business in Office Administration or Business Management Technology degrees, or the Associate of Applied Science in Health Care Office Management, Social Services Technology or Computer Service and Network Technology degrees.
  • The University of Akron Wayne College is accredited at the associate degree level by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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