Ohio University
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$12,612
Avg in-state tuition
$22,406
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Ohio University
Ohio University is a large public university located on a rural campus in Athens, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,284, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The university offers 137 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 66%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $12,612, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $22,406.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
87% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
66% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1050-1250
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards26k
Students enrolled
87%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
78%
Black
6%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Unknown
2%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
60%
Socio-economic diversity
25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
67
Total Online Enrollment
22,305
Percent of Programs Online
84% On-campus
16% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 2% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 7% online
Graduate Certificate 46% online
Master's 29% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $12,612 | $22,406 |
Graduate | $9,444 | $17,436 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $984 |
On-campus room and board | $14,024 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,144 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,024 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,144 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,072 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $30,764 | $40,558 |
Off-campus without family | $30,764 | $40,558 |
Off-campus with family | $18,668 | $28,462 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
48%
State Grant Aid
16%
Institution Grant Aid
82%
Pell Grant
25%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
$36k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
European Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Physiology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Zoology/Animal Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Botany/Plant Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Actuarial Science
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Customer Service Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Photojournalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Evaluation and Research
BA
MA
DOC
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
9English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
BA
MA
DOC
10Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Family Resource Management Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Textiles, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Housing and Human Environments, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Health
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
BA
MA
DOC
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, Other
BA
MA
DOC
14Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
16Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
18Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
20Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
21Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Astrophysics
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Experimental Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
23Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
24Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
- Baseball
- Field Hockey
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