Ohio University-Main Campus
Ohio University-Main Campus

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Ohio University doesn't simply deliver a degree. It offers an experience that becomes a part of who you are and what you'll be, forever. OHIO is a four-year public R1 research institution offering more than 250 programs of study and boasting more than 290,000 proud Bobcat alumni worldwide. Recently named the Best Value Public University in Ohio for four years in a row, our unique OHIO Guarantee+ program provides fixed tuition and fees, so you know the total cost of college from the start. The OHIO Guarantee+ also provides individualized graduation plans that ensure you’ll graduate on time and on plan, or we’ll make it right, including covering the cost of additional courses if necessary. Located in the outdoor wonderland of southeast Ohio, Athens offers a thriving arts and recreation community that features world-class music, film screenings, sporting events, restaurants and more, all just steps away from campus. In fact, Far & Wide has ranked Athens as the Best College Town in Ohio, three years in a row! See for yourself all that OHIO has to offer by scheduling a visit or taking a virtual tour at ohio.edu/visit.

Acceptance Rate:
87%
Average Net Price:
$20,207
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1190

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$20,207
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$13,746
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$24,114
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$13,594
Books and Supplies
$840
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$14,835
$30k - $48k
$15,783
$48k - $75k
$19,315
$75k - $110k
$22,033
$110k+
$22,457
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
63%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
21%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,416
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,698
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,036

 

Students receiving state aid
15%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2413
Students receiving federal aid
60%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,698
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$103,984,808
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$13,755,783

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
60%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,969
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,285
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$199
Students receiving federal loans
58%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,177
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,495

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
87%
Acceptance Rate
24978
Students Applied
66%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
354
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 15
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 1May 1
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1
OtherFebruary 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$50
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
88%
Out-Of-State Students
16%
41%
Submitting ACT
13%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1190
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
530
75th
630
Reading
25th
550
75th
640
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
52%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
9%
2.50 - 2.99
7%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
24
Top 25%
52
Top 50%
84
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
281
$30k - $48k
236
$48k - $75k
315
$75k - $110k
361
$110k+
843

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 740-593-4100
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
24,145
Total Number of Undergrads
18,113
0
100
48%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
66%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
37%
20-39 Students
44%
40-99 Students
14%
100+ Students
3%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
207

Faculty Overview

0
100
67%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
39%
61%
Residency
In-State Students
88%
Out-Of-State Students
16%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
50
Countries Represented
50
Ethnicity
African American
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
4%
White
81%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
34%
Student Organizations
682
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
49%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
43%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Bobcats
School Colors
Cutler Green and Cupola White
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-American Conference
Total Male Athletes
235
Total Female Athletes
262
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
24
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Ohio University-Main Campus Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$54,625
Top 5 Cities
Columbus
Cleveland
Parkersburg
Cincinnati
New York
Top 5 Employers
Ohio University
Cleveland Clinic
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Nationwide
The Ohio State University
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,285
Loan Default Rate
11%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$199

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Jessica's Review

from Miamisburg, OH

Ohio U offers a wide range of academic programs to suit your needs. You will have the opportunity to not only study the core subjects related to your major, but you will also have the ability to branc...

Hannah's Review

Ohio University is a free spirited school. They make opportunities for their students and do a great job preparing their students for the future. Given the opportunity, I would attend here again becau...

Proud Bobkitty's Review

I transferred to OU from Marietta College and I believe it was one of the best decisions I've made in my life. I had much anxiety being a minority student on a campus with about 30,000 students but OU...