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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

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

  • NCAA
    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