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Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 54%
On-time graduation rate 18%

Located in Chillicothe, Ohio, OU Chillicothe is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at OU Chillicothe is reported to be 18%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at OU Chillicothe is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at OU Chillicothe do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,774

Cost of attendance at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,766

Cost of attendance at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus received on average $4,274 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,274
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 98 43% $4,121 $403,827
Other Federal Grant 121 54% $4,579 $554,036
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 221 98% $1,787 $394,892
Total Grant & Scholarships 222 98% $4,274 $948,928

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus students is 17.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 18.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.2%.

17.8%

  • white 18.7% 47 students
  • Mixed Race 11.8% 2 students

Service Offerings

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training