Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public · 19,633 undergraduates

Ohio University admitted 85% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1090–1290 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $20,666 a year. Within six years, 65% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
85%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1090–1290
ACT middle 50%
22–28

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$31,615 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$20,666 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$15,142 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$14,582 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$25,796 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
65%
Students who return for a second year
84%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$61,938 a year
Median debt at graduation
$20,475

Students

Undergraduates
19,633
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
26%
Student-faculty ratio
18 to 1
Campus setting
Town

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Health professions
25%
Business, management and marketing
17%
Communication and journalism
9%
Psychology
6%
Biological and biomedical sciences
5%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.