Schools in Akron
Akron's most distinct education story is the University of Akron's genuinely top-ranked polymer-science program, alongside a real, disclosed multi-year enrollment decline.
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Learn moreA genuinely distinct, top-ranked polymer-science program
The University of Akron's polymer-science program traces to the world's first academic rubber-chemistry course, taught there in 1910, and is ranked #1 in the US for polymer science and plastics engineering per one cited source.
A real, significant enrollment decline, disclosed honestly
University of Akron's total enrollment fell from nearly 30,000 in 2011 to approximately 13,923 in 2025 -- a real, significant, and ongoing decline this record does not omit.
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Key takeaways
- The University of Akron's polymer-science program is genuinely, currently ranked #1 in the US per one source.
- UA's own total enrollment has fallen sharply, from nearly 30,000 (2011) to approximately 13,923 (2025).
- Confirm current, address-specific Akron Public Schools performance data directly with the district.
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