Ohio University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 19,633 students.
About This School
Ohio University is a public institution located in Athens, Ohio with approximately 19,633 undergraduate students enrolled. Ohio University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,637 per year. The graduation rate is 65%, and the typical graduate earns $45,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Ohio University is a public research university with its main campus in Athens, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1804, it was the first university established in the former Northwest Territory. The university enrolled about 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students in Athens as of 2023. It maintains seven regional and extension campuses across Ohio.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $20,413/year average net cost and only $15,332 in median debt at graduation, Ohio University is genuinely affordable, and its 1804 founding gives it a deep alumni network and institutional stability. However, the 66% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 3 students don't finish — worth asking hard questions about academic support and whether the major you're considering has strong completion numbers. If you're drawn to journalism, media, or business (its standout programs), and you want a traditional college-town experience in Athens, this can be a solid fit — just go in with a clear plan.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (19,633 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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