Ohio University Main Campus

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Athens, OH
4.5 4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Ohio

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Overview

Total enrollment

26,323

Location Athens, Ohio
Website ohio.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Ohio University, established in 1804 as the first public institution of higher learning in the Northwest Territory, is located in Athens, Ohio, approximately 75 miles southeast of Columbus. The main campus spans 1,850 acres across the Appalachian foothills, featuring a blend of Georgian-style architecture and modern facilities, with its historic College Green serving as the campus core. The university maintains a selective admission process and operates as a residential campus where most first-year students live in one of the multiple campus dormitory complexes. Known for its programs in journalism through the Scripps School, business, engineering, and health sciences, Ohio University has established itself as a comprehensive research institution. The campus houses 17 varsity sports teams competing in NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference, with notable programs in basketball and baseball.

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Ratings

Ohio University is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Ohio University Main Campus within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1090/1290
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/28
GPA 3.59

Acceptance Rate

85%

Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 19.2%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Ohio Resident Tuition

$14,158

Out of State Resident Tuition

$24,838

Breakdown

Tuition $14,158
Books and Supplies $868
Other Fees $0
Room and Board $14,162
Budget for Other Expenses $3,016
Total One Year Cost $32,204

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Student 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 majors at Ohio University Main Campus are Business, Health Professions, and Communication. 18% of students major in Business, 15% in Health Professions, and 14% in Communication.