Former names
|
Buchtel College (1870–1913) Municipal University of Akron (1913–1966)[1] |
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Motto | Fiat Lux (Latin) |
Motto in English
|
Let there be light |
Type | Public research university |
Established | 1870; 154 years ago (1870) |
Parent institution
|
University System of Ohio |
Academic affiliations
|
|
Endowment | $235.3 million (2020)[2] |
President | Robert J. Nemer |
Academic staff
|
1,032 (2022) [3] |
Undergraduates | 10,279 (2023) [4] |
Postgraduates | 2,070 (2023) [4] |
Location |
,
,
United States
41°04′31″N 81°30′41″W / 41.0752°N 81.5115°W / 41.0752; -81.5115 |
Campus | Urban, 218 acres (0.88 km2) |
Colors | Blue & gold[5] |
Nickname | Zips |
Sporting affiliations
|
NCAA Division I FBS – MAC |
Mascot | Zippy the Kangaroo |
Website | uakron |
Former names
|
Buchtel College (1870–1913) Municipal University of Akron (1913–1966)[1] |
---|---|
Motto | Fiat Lux (Latin) |
Motto in English
|
Let there be light |
Type | Public research university |
Established | 1870; 154 years ago (1870) |
Parent institution
|
University System of Ohio |
Academic affiliations
|
|
Endowment | $235.3 million (2020)[2] |
President | Robert J. Nemer |
Academic staff
|
1,032 (2022) [3] |
Undergraduates | 10,279 (2023) [4] |
Postgraduates | 2,070 (2023) [4] |
Location |
,
,
United States
41°04′31″N 81°30′41″W / 41.0752°N 81.5115°W / 41.0752; -81.5115 |
Campus | Urban, 218 acres (0.88 km2) |
Colors | Blue & gold[5] |
Nickname | Zips |
Sporting affiliations
|
NCAA Division I FBS – MAC |
Mascot | Zippy the Kangaroo |
Website | uakron |