Overview

Ohio University is a University institution located in Athens, OH, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1 Ohio University
Athens, OH  45701-2979
United States

Contact Phone: 740-593-1000

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Equestrian/equine Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies
African-american/black Studies
Asian Studies/civilization
European Studies/civilization
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Botany/plant Biology
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology
Ecology
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Microbiology, General
Neuroscience
Wildlife Biology
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/managerial Economics
Customer Service Management
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Photojournalism
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, Other
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
English Language And Literature/letters, Other
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General
Child Development
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Housing And Human Environments, General
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Linguistics
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Russian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling
Dietetics/dietitian
Environmental Health
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Long Term Care Administration/management
Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astrophysics
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Meteorology
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General
Aviation/airway Management And Operations
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Dance, General
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music Management
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Musical Theatre
Playwriting And Screenwriting
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Theatre/theatre Arts Management
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

24,978

Applied

21,610

Accepted

17,860

Enrolled

Female Admissions

14,885

Females Applied

13,081

Females Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

10,093

Males Applied

8,529

Males Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.75

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview One recommendation Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Audition required for dance and music programs as well as a theater performance for bachelor of fine arts major. Interview required of selected Honors Tutorial College candidates. Portfolio required for visual communication, production design & tech, and film. Writing sample required for playwright.

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 15th	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	June 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	595	550	640
SAT Math	582	530	630
ACT Composite	25	22	27

Financial Aid

10,120

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,457

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,880

Avg. Loan Aid

5,837

Avg. Grant Aid

8,008

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

56%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

17,860

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

13%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.45%
Black or African American	5.49%
White or Caucasian	81.45%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.09%
Asian	1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	3.66%
Other	2.05%

Gender

Male (39.27%)

Female (60.73%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	49%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Involvement Fair and Research Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Senate, Student Alumni Board, International Student Union, University Program Council and Black Student Cultural Programming Board

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball	No	Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

1,136

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 815

Part-time - 321

Male - 567

Female - 569