Wayne College is a satellite campus of the University of Akron in Orrville, Ohio.

The college also offers two bachelor's programs including organizational supervision and social work.

Founded in 1972, Wayne College is the only regional branch of the University of Akron and is authorized by the State of Ohio through the Ohio State Board of Regents to offer general education, including associate's degrees and baccalaureate-oriented preparation and degrees; technical education programs; Post Secondary Enrollment Options for high school juniors and seniors; and continuing education experiences for those who live in the College's service area of Wayne, Medina and Holmes counties.

The average full-time faculty member has a master's degree plus 20 semester hours of additional coursework and 12 years of teaching experience.

Wayne College enrolls nearly 1,500 students each semester for credit classes[2] with another 2,500 participating in some manner of continuing education and/or workforce development training.