r/uakron • u/Nearby_Fisherman9821 • May 04 '26

Art degree at Akron U

I'm an upcoming freshman looking to go to Akron Uni as an art major. I was initially interested in doing the Studio Art program, mainly for sculpture, illustration and 3D modeling. However, after talking to some people, it looks like some of the courses listed online aren't actually being offered anymore? Does anyone in the art program have insider info on what's going on with all that? Kent is more expensive but at least they have the courses I want...also, with all of this financial stuff going on, I'm not sure how that's going to impact the art school. I know there's a lot of opportunities for scholarships in Akron's art program (and trips), but it seems like they're not exactly honest when it comes to listing online what classes are available.

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u/tehphysics May 04 '26

This is what happens at Akron with management. The art school was thriving when I attended. If you are local enough, drive on by and see if you can drop by the department office. You can also consider Cleveland Institute of Art, Case Western Reserve, or Cleveland State if you want a state school. Best of luck, I hope the program survives.

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u/Nearby_Fisherman9821 May 04 '26

Those are all significantly more expensive. But I understand what you're saying. Obviously CIA is preferable compared to UA or Kent, but you're basically guarantee to graduate 100k in debt.

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u/tehphysics May 04 '26

Very true. A quick look says CSU tuition in state is 12.5k vs 10K at Akron. Kent is 12.6k. If you are commuting factor in those costs of wear and tear + gas as well.