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Ohio University
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  • 4 Year
  • ATHENS, OH

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
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade A minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

120 CHUBB HALL, 1 OHIO UNIVERSITY DRIVE
ATHENS, OH 45701
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

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Admissions

Application Deadline
February 1
Acceptance Rate
89%
SAT Range
1070-1290
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
$20,496 / 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
$8,756 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
80%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 201 responses
58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 238 responses
54%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 238 responses

Majors

College of Health Sciences and Professions

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At Ohio University's College of Health Sciences and Professions, we’re one of the nation’s largest health-focused colleges. But more importantly, our innovative approach to addressing health – what affects it, who provides it, and how to improve it – is big. Our experiential and interdisciplinary philosophy means CHSP students learn to treat and optimize health through many lenses.

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
    74%
  • On Campus
    21%
  • Online
    5%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
13,896 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
833
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
23%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 186 responses
  • Friendly, we are a bobcat family!
    66%
  • A combination of all three of the above options.
    17%
  • A little of all of the above; a variety.
    8%
  • Active
    3%
  • Friendly and turnt
    3%
  • Bro
    2%
  • Foolish
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
65%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 312 responses
Poll
47%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 363 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 193 responses
  • A beautiful campus, my second home.
    54%
  • Close enough to home, far enough to explore.
    12%
  • Great campus, great people, home away from home!
    11%
  • The greatest years of my life.
    5%
  • Beautiful campus. Amazing people. Perfection.
    4%
  • Beautiful campus
    4%
  • Lets drink
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
67%
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. 162 responses

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