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Ohio University is a University institution located in Athens, OH, in a small town setting.
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| African American/Black Studies |
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| African Studies |
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| Asian Studies |
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| European Studies |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Botany/plant Biology |
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| Cell And Molecular Biology |
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| Ecology |
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| Exercise Physiology |
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| Microbiology |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Wildlife Biology |
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| Zoology/animal Biology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Actuarial Science |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Customer Service Management |
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| Finance |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Journalism |
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| Photojournalism |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Science |
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| Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education |
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| French Language Teacher Education |
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| German Language Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Industrial Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Industrial Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| English Language And Literature Related |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Apparel And Textiles |
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| Child Development |
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| Family Resource Management |
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| Food Service Systems Administration |
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| Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness |
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| Housing And Human Environments |
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| Human Development And Family Studies |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Classics And Classical Languages Related |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Linguistics |
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| Russian |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Audiology And Speech-language Pathology |
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| Community Health Services Counseling |
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| Environmental Health |
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| Health/health-care Administration |
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| Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene |
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| Public Health |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astrophysics |
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| Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology |
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| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services |
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| Social Work |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Criminology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Geography Related |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Urban Studies/affairs |
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| Transportation And Materials Moving | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology |
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| Aviation/airway Management |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Acting |
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| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Dance |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Keyboard Instruments |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Playwriting And Screenwriting |
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| Theater/theater Arts Management |
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| Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
23,385
Applied
18,311
Accepted
22,275
Enrolled
Female Admissions
13,260
Females Applied
10,638
Females Accepted
80%
Male Admissions
10,125
Males Applied
7,673
Males Accepted
76%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.54
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required for some programs |
Transcript of high school record 2 recommendations Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
2 recommendations |
| Other requirements: | Audition required for dance and music programs. Interview required of selected Honors Tutorial College candidates. Portfolio required of visual communication applicants |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | February 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | Not reported | Yes |
| Transfer | June 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 590 | 540 | 640 | |
| SAT Math | 581 | 530 | 630 | |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 21 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
12,612
In-state
22,406
Out-of-state
Fees
12,172
Room & board
7,308
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | Yes |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
8,977
Avg. Financial Aid Package
9,487
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,701
Avg. Loan Aid
4,612
Avg. Grant Aid
6,520
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
49%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
7%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
22,275
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
12%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.27% |
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| Black or African American | 5.64% |
| White or Caucasian | 82.71% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.18% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
| Two or more races | 3.56% |
| Other | 1.69% |
Gender
Male (39.58%)
Female (60.42%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 43% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Opening Weekend and Family Weekends
Homecoming, Opening Weekend and Family Weekends
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
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 |
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| Archery | |
No | No |
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| 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 1A | |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Water Polo | No | No | No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 1 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Archery | |
No | No |
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| 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 |
| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 1 | |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
1,251
Total Faculty
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 988
Part-time - 263
Male - 701
Female - 550
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