Herzing University

Changing What is Possible!

For over 45 years, Herzing University's Akron campus has given Youngstown and Tri-County residents access to the degrees and support they need to change their lives. Featuring state-of-the industry facilities, small class sizes, and a convenient South Arlington Road location, our Akron campus can connect you to new possibilities close to home.

At our Akron campus, healthcare careers are in focus: our nursingmedical assisting, and billing and coding programs are among our most popular.

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    1600 South Arlington St, 100, Akron, OH 44306

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1Herzing University is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the main campus in Madison, Wisconsin.

Classes Start: October 28th

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Herzing University is dedicated to YOU. Here at Herzing, we are career-focused, convenient and caring. Our specialized nursing programs were designed to help you achieve the career that you want in nursing at an affordable price.

Herzing offers diploma, undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees across 8 states at 11 different campuses and our online program, so you can choose the program and location.

But don’t take our word for it! Hear from current and graduated students who agree that Herzing helped them attain their educational and career goals.

No, we do not have dormitories. We recommend that students live in housing that is near the campus with access to appropriate transportation allowing them to get to class and meetings on campus.

Herzing University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission www.hlcommission.org and many of our programs hold specialized programmatic accreditations.  For more details about accreditation, visit: embed link: https://www.herzing.edu/accreditation-0

Tuition, fees, and expenses varies widely by program. After determining your program of interest, you can use our Tuition Wizard to find an initial estimate.

You are never alone! We offer many possibilities for financial aid for those who qualify, including scholarships and grants, loan options, VA/military benefits, and much more.

Availability of evening or night classes varies by program and class type. General education courses can typically be completed online on your schedule. In some cases, certain classwork or exams may require a set log-in time.

We work hard to fully prepare you for success in your work and provide as much flexibility as possible to achieve the right school-life balance. Our admissions team can help you determine how much coursework you can potentially complete in nights and evenings.

No, we are not a for-profit university. Herzing University is a nonprofit educational institution as of 2015.

We have 6 start dates spread across full year-round study, resulting in start dates about every two months. Semesters last for 16 weeks (about 4 months) each.

You can view our academic calendar to see specific upcoming general start dates and other important dates to remember. We offer rolling admissions with no application deadlines.

Keep in mind start dates can vary by program and certain programs have a limited number of openings for new students. Your best bet is to contact admissions to confirm how soon you can enroll and start your new career path.

When my previous college closed down, I thought my life was over and I would never become a nurse. Then I discovered Herzing University. They were my lifesaver!

Kristina Cole Herzing University Testimonial

Kristina Cole

Nursing | Akron Campus

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Classes Start: October 28th

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