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Ohio University Overview

Ohio University is a public, state school in a small town setting in Athens, Ohio. Ohio University was founded in 1804 and now enrolls around 25,343 students a year, including 18,913 undergrads. Ohio University provides on-campus housing for up to 7,321 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 90% of students spend their weekends on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Ohio University! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Ohio University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Ohio University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Ohio University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Ohio University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Ohio University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Ohio University on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! February 1, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall.

Is Ohio University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better idea of what Ohio University offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Ohio University Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Ohio University. Around 87% of applicants get into Ohio University each year. Last year, 22,518 students applied to Ohio University and 19,700 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Ohio University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 81% of students who start at Ohio University come back the next year.The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Ohio University Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 68% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Ohio University grads have an average starting salary of $49,020 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Ohio University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $579.3 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $11,967 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Ohio University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Ohio University meets 56% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $10,396 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $28,747 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Ohio University. Based on this information, how does Ohio University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Ohio University a good school for you?

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Where is Ohio University?

Ohio University is located in the small town setting of Athens, Ohio.

If you want to see Ohio University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Route 33 and U.S. Route 50 to Athens, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John Glenn International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Ohio University and Athens are like without leaving home.

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