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Ohio University-Main Campus

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Start: 2026-04-24T10:00:00
Location: Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, Ohio 45701-2979

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Health sciencesCollege townSports culture

Known for health sciences

Ohio University-Main Campus is a public institution in Athens with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1212, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 18.5K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,581 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,413.

Established

1804

Motto

Religio Doctrina Civilitas, Prae Omnibus Virtus

Mascot

Rufus the Bobcat

Type

Public research university

Conference

major National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level and is a charter member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC)

Division

Division I

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85%Acceptance

1212SAT Avg

18,456Students

18:1Student:Faculty

66%Grad Rate

$52,581Earnings 10yr

$20,413Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Ohio University-Main Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1212

Reading & WritingMid: 595

560650

MathMid: 585

540640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25

2228

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1212

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$13,746

Tuition (out-of-state)$24,114

Room & Board$13,594

Books & Supplies$840

Total Cost of Attendance$28,529

Average Net Price$20,413

Median Debt at Graduation$21,056

Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,075

$30–48K$14,933

$48–75K$18,808

$75–110K$22,093

$110K+$23,216

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,413

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,332

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

122

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

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Programs (322)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

18,456

Gender Split

61% / 39%

Women / Men

First Generation

34%

Pell Grant Recipients

20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82%

Black 5%

Hispanic 5%

Asian 2%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate66.4%

Freshman Retention82.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,991

8 Years$52,244

10 Years$52,581

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$40,700

Men

$52,500

Rankings

U.S. News

#198

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Forbes

#198

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#231

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History & Fun Facts

•A university in the Ohio Country was first envisioned by Manasseh Cutler, credited as the school's founder along with Revolutionary War Brigadier General Rufus Putnam.
•In 1787, a contract was made between the Board of Treasury of the United States and the Ohio Company of Associates, which set aside the College Lands to support a university.
•In 1802, approval was granted by the government of the Northwest Territory for the establishment of the American Western University, but the school was not operated under that name.
•Ohio University was recognized by the new state on February 18, 1804, with its charter being certified by the Ohio General Assembly.
•It was the first university established in the former Northwest Territory.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from OH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K

65 mi(113 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

136 mi(236 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

152 mi(263 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

CMH Columbus63 mi

PIT Pittsburgh127 mi

CVG Cincinnati139 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA613 mi · ~17h 43m drive

New York, NY439 mi · ~12h 41m drive

Hartford, CT523 mi · ~15h 7m drive

Providence, RI586 mi · ~16h 56m drive

Albany, NY492 mi · ~14h 13m drive

Syracuse, NY402 mi · ~11h 37m drive

Rochester, NY353 mi · ~10h 12m drive

Buffalo, NY298 mi · ~8h 37m drive

Philadelphia, PA371 mi · ~10h 43m drive

Pittsburgh, PA136 mi · ~3h 56m drive

Harrisburg, PA284 mi · ~8h 12m drive

Newark, NJ430 mi · ~12h 25m drive

Washington, DC273 mi · ~7h 53m drive

Baltimore, MD293 mi · ~8h 28m drive

Atlanta, GA406 mi · ~11h 44m drive

Charlotte, NC292 mi · ~8h 26m drive

Raleigh, NC310 mi · ~8h 57m drive

Miami, FL944 mi · ~27h 16m drive

Orlando, FL747 mi · ~21h 35m drive

Tampa, FL786 mi · ~22h 42m drive

Nashville, TN336 mi · ~9h 42m drive

New Orleans, LA790 mi · ~22h 49m drive

Richmond, VA281 mi · ~8h 7m drive

Chicago, IL339 mi · ~9h 48m drive

Detroit, MI213 mi · ~6h 9m drive

Minneapolis, MN691 mi · ~19h 58m drive

St. Louis, MO438 mi · ~12h 39m drive

Kansas City, MO668 mi · ~19h 18m drive

Indianapolis, IN218 mi · ~6h 18m drive

Columbus, OH65 mi · ~1h 53m drive

Cleveland, OH152 mi · ~4h 23m drive

Milwaukee, WI396 mi · ~11h 26m drive

Dallas, TX936 mi · ~27h 2m drive

Houston, TX1002 mi · ~28h 57m drive

Austin, TX1083 mi · ~31h 17m drive

San Antonio, TX1155 mi · ~33h 22m drive

Los Angeles, CA2022 mi · ~58h 25m drive

San Francisco, CA2163 mi · ~62h 29m drive

San Diego, CA1999 mi · ~57h 45m drive

Seattle, WA2071 mi · ~59h 50m drive

Portland, OR2090 mi · ~60h 23m drive

Denver, CO1217 mi · ~35h 9m drive

Phoenix, AZ1707 mi · ~49h 19m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1571 mi · ~45h 23m drive

Honolulu, HI4557 mi · ~131h 39m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Columbus (CMH)63 miles

Rental car

95 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

126 min$76-126

Pittsburgh (PIT)127 miles

Rental car

191 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

254 min$152-254

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award