Ohio University-Main Campus

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	7,173
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	89%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	67%

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

The acceptance rate of 89% indicates that OU-Athens is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Ohio University-Main 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.

OU-Athens boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,840

Cost of attendance at Ohio University-Main 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

$22,810

Cost of attendance at Ohio University-Main 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, 99 of freshman students at Ohio University-Main Campus received on average $8,756 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.

$8,756

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	701	23%	$4,618	$3,237,293
Other Federal Grant	1,295	42%	$4,012	$5,195,325
State Grant/Scholarships	480	15%	$2,376	$1,140,620
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,065	99%	$6,714	$20,578,494
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,074	99%	$8,756	$26,914,439

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ohio University-Main 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-Main Campus students is 66.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 62.3%.

66.9%

asian 63.6% 21 students
African American 58.2% 124 students
white 68.0% 2,518 students
unknown 53.6% 15 students
hawaiian 40.0% 2 students
hispanic 68.0% 106 students
International Students 59.4% 38 students
Mixed Race 59.5% 122 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-American Conference
Baseball Mid-American Conference
Basketball Mid-American Conference
Track and Cross Country Mid-American Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

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

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

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

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