Registered nursing is the largest health care occupation — RNs are often the first health care professionals with whom patients come in contact.
Comprehensive program is based on professional standards and includes:
education in nursing
humanities
social, cultural, physical and natural sciences
operational clinical decision-making.
Degrees and Preparation
An undergraduate degree in nursing provides the foundation to work in a variety of settings or pursue advanced degrees. Registered nurses work in:
hospital departments such as surgery, maternity, emergency room or pediatrics
doctors’ offices
clinics and emergency medical centers
nursing homes
home health care
government and private agencies
schools, clinics and community settings
teaching and promoting health care issues
occupational health at work sites
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected January 2026
College of Health and Human Sciences
209 Carroll Street,
Akron,
Ohio,
44325, United States
New Freshman
You are a high school student or have completed high school or equivalent and have never enrolled in a college/university. SAT or ACT is not required for standard admission or admission scholarship consideration for all types of applicants. An official SAT or ACT score is required to be considered for direct admission into your intended major.
All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.
Minimum requirements for English proficiency:
TOEFL iBT: 71
IELTS: 6.0
SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) test taken after March, 2016: 500
ACT English: 18
Duolingo English Test (DET): 95
CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced): 169
PTE: 48
GTEC CBT/GTEC: 1126/1135
Application deadlines: Fall: May 1; Spring: October 1 and Summer I, II, III: March 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students at UA will gain an excellent quality of education thanks to a passionate faculty, contemporary facilities and a blend of learning styles.