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#4 Best Public Universities in Ohio

Ohio University Main Campus

Athens, Ohio

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Overview

Enrollment

24,797
Ohio University Main Campus overview
Location Athens, Ohio
Online ohio.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Ohio University Main Campus overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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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

6/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

3/10

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

Rankings

Rankings for Ohio University Main Campus within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Challenging
Ohio University Main Campus overview
SAT 1070/1290
ACT 22/27
GPA 3.59

Applications Accepted

88.6% 
Ohio University Main Campus overview
Applications Due Feb 1, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Ohio Resident Tuition

$12,840
In State Costs for Ohio University Main Campus
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

$22,810
Out of State Costs for Ohio University Main Campus
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

65% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Ohio University Main Campus students
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.