Ohio University-Eastern Campus (OU-EC)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	18%

Located in Saint Clairsville, Ohio, OU-EC 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-Eastern 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-Eastern 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, OU-EC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at OU-EC 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-EC is 57% , 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-EC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,774

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,766

Cost of attendance at Ohio University-Eastern 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, 97 of freshman students at Ohio University-Eastern Campus received on average $4,146 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.

$4,146

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	24	32%	$4,764	$114,334
Other Federal Grant	34	45%	$4,459	$151,595
State Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	73	97%	$2,070	$151,080
Total Grant & Scholarships	73	97%	$4,146	$302,675

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ohio University-Eastern 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-Eastern Campus students is 18.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 18.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.2%.

18.0%

white 19.5% 22 students

Service Offerings

Ohio University-Eastern 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-Eastern 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

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