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#4 Best Public Universities in Ohio

Ohio University Admission Requirements

Athens, Ohio

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Chances of getting into Ohio University Main Campus

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
89%
Admission Difficulty for Ohio University Main Campus
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Ohio University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Ohio University is 89%.  It ranks #63 in Ohio for lowest rate of acceptance. Ohio University Main Campus is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 19,245 out of 21,733 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 42 percent on standardized admission tests. Ohio University Main Campus typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.59. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Ohio University application fee is $50 and applications are due by Feb 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Ohio University Main Campus. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 12% of students submitted SAT scores and 49% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Ohio University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1070-1290
Applicants Submitting SAT 
12%
SAT Scores for Ohio University Main Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 540
SAT Math 25th 530
SAT Composite 25th 1070
SAT Scores for Ohio University Main Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 650
SAT Math 75th 640
SAT Composite 75th 1290
Average SAT Score 1180

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Ohio University Main Campus?

Ohio University Main Campus is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Ohio University Main Campus score in the top 47 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1070-1290.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Ohio University Main Campus admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1290 and Above Good >94%
1180 to 1290 Avg + 89%-94%
1070 to 1180 Avg - 81%-89%
960 to 1070 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 960 Low <69%
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Ohio University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
22-27 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
49%
ACT Scores for Ohio University Main Campus
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 20
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for Ohio University Main Campus
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 27
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 27
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Ohio University?

Ohio University Main Campus is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Ohio University regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-27.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Ohio University Main Campus admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >95%
24 to 27 Avg + 89%-95%
22 to 24 Avg - 83%-89%
20 to 22 Reach 74%-83%
Less than 20 Low <74%
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Ohio University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.59
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Ohio University Main Campus?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Ohio University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Ohio University Main Campus was 3.59 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #23 in Ohio for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.59 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Ohio University accepts 89% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Ohio University Main Campus students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 25.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 20.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 18.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 10.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

81% of Ohio University Main Campus freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Ohio University Main Campus students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 22%
Top 25% of class 50%
Top 50% of class 81%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Ohio University Main Campus admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 12,731 9,002 21,733
Accepted 11,414 7,831 19,245
Acceptance Rate 90% 87% 89%
Enrolled 2,016 1,648 3,664
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 21% 19%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Ohio University Main Campus is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Ohio University Main Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Ohio University Main Campus Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Ohio University Main Campus
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Ohio University Main Campus prefer SAT or ACT?

12% of students submit their SAT scores to Ohio University. 49% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Ohio University Main Campus?

89% of those who apply are granted admission to Ohio University. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Ohio University Main Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1070 and 1290. 12% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Ohio University Main Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 27. 49% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.