Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
Located in Athens, Ohio, Ohio University Main Campus is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 21,733 prospective students applied, and 19,245 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,664 enrolled in the school. 17,552 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,245 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $12,840 plus fees of $0. Ohio University is ranked 423 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Ohio University is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Ohio University Main Campus within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#423 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#137 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Ohio
#525 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1290 |
| ACT | 22/27 |
| GPA | 3.59 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Ohio Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $918 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,862 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,996 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,616 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $918 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,862 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,996 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,586 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| Health Professions | 15% |
| Communication | 14% |
| Education | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204857 IPEDS survey data for Ohio University Main Campus.
Current students may use the Ohio University Main Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.