University Of Akron Wayne College
1901 Smucker Rd, Orrville, OH, 44667 - 
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School Notes Overview:
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....
School Overview:
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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 | 932 students | 1,015 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 725 students | 1,441 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,657 students | 2,177 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 87% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 42% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,782 | $2,841 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 36% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $945 | $1,267 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 18% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,598 | $1,151 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 59% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,819 | $3,120 |
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: 08/22/2008.
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