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Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OHPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 85% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Ohio University-Main Campus is a public institution located in the town setting of Athens, OH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 19.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 85%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
19.6K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
85% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading550 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math540 - 640
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 28
1typical 50% range36
85%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences28% of degrees
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $154,758
Earnings 5yr: $243,013
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,769
Earnings 5yr: $135,822
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,110
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,976
Earnings 5yr: $121,913
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,469
Earnings 5yr: $118,775
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,051
Earnings 5yr: $59,328
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,913
Earnings 5yr: $119,861
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,827
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,552
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,798
Earnings 5yr: $84,701
Debt: $26,863
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,706
Earnings 5yr: $81,821
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,579
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,572
Earnings 5yr: $56,199
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,204
Earnings 5yr: $59,184
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,913
Earnings 5yr: $63,592
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,552
Earnings 5yr: $53,958
Debt: N/A
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,093
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,384
Earnings 5yr: $60,890
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,400
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,902
Earnings 5yr: $54,075
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$21,637
In-State Tuition$14,158
Out-of-State Tuition$24,838
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
21%
Pell Grants
48%
Take Loans
52%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$48,991
+7% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$52,581
Completion Signals
65%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,332
Est. Monthly Payment
$166/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
38%
Men62%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
15%
Avg Family Income
$71,771
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