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  • 4 Year
  • ATHENS, OH

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6.7.2024

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Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade A minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade A minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade A minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

120 CHUBB HALL
ATHENS, OH 45701
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mid-American Conference

From Ohio University

At Ohio University, we believe that the college experience should deliver more than a diploma. We offer an experience that will stick with you for the rest of your life.

Without question, we take academics seriously. In fact, we are home to one of the most prestigious honors programs in the nation and several highly-ranked academic programs. And, we have a laser focus on career success through internship and job placement programs as well as lifelong assistance from the most loyal and supportive alumni group on the planet. Apply today at ohio.edu/apply

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Ohio University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
87%
SAT Range
1080-1270
ACT Range
22-27
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$20,207 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,416 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 232 responses
60%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 272 responses
57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 272 responses

Majors

Honors at OHIO

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With an honors tutorial college and a customizable honors program, achievers choose the challenges that work for them while enjoying academic excellence, flexibility and lots of perks. Students often see firsthand what it’s like to be a published researcher, an industry leader, a community organizer, a world traveler and even a grad student within their first few years.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
8
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
3
Online Bachelor's Programs
4
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    0%
  • On Campus
    79%
  • Online
    21%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
15,036 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
757
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
25%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 220 responses
  • Friendly, we are a bobcat family!
    63%
  • A combination of all three of the above options.
    16%
  • A little of all of the above; a variety.
    10%
  • Friendly and turnt
    3%
  • Active
    2%
  • Bro
    1%
  • Foolish
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
66%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 346 responses
Poll
48%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 397 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 228 responses
  • A beautiful campus, my second home.
    51%
  • Close enough to home, far enough to explore.
    11%
  • Great campus, great people, home away from home!
    11%
  • Beautiful campus. Amazing people. Perfection.
    7%
  • The greatest years of my life.
    5%
  • Beautiful campus
    4%
  • Lets drink
    3%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
65%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 177 responses

Ohio University Reviews

Rating 3.84 out of 5  3,932 reviews
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