School Profile: Ohio University-Main Campus

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH

19,633 undergraduates

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Public

4 Year

Town

Small

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Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • In-State Tuition: $14,158
  • Out-of-State Tuition: $24,838
  • Books and Supplies: $868
  • Campus Housing: $14,162
  • Other Expenses: $3,016

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$21,637

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $15,673
$30,001-$48,000 $15,160
$48,001-$75,000 $19,078
$75,001-$110,000 $23,689
$110,001+ $24,492

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
69% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
84% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$45,800

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$75,809
Teacher Education and Professional...
$34,983
Business Administration, Management and...
$99,097
Medicine
$63,869
Psychology, General
$30,682

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$100,062
Marketing
$55,022
Zoology/Animal Biology
$29,303
Communication and Media Studies
$36,666
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical...
$55,675
Journalism
$38,246
Finance and Financial Management Services
$59,305
Health and Medical Administrative Services
$91,185
Business Administration, Management and...
$57,006
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
$29,086
Teacher Education and Professional...
$48,312
Political Science and Government
$38,753
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies...
$36,942
Sociology
$36,506
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical...
$35,165
Health and Medical Administrative Services
$42,663
Management Information Systems and Services
$68,154
Social Work
$49,246
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies...
$34,707
Public Administration
$55,481
Accounting and Related Services
$61,856
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and...
$105,279
Computer Science
$73,932
Mechanical Engineering
$69,161
Accounting and Related Services
$64,204
Educational Administration and Supervision
$51,665
Human Development, Family Studies, and...
$38,973
Chemistry
$43,349
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
$36,886
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
$75,234
Music
$36,252
Chemical Engineering
$67,322
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications...
$102,262
Special Education and Teaching
$46,525
Civil Engineering
$63,884
Music
$32,134
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
$58,412
Social Work
$37,990
Fine and Studio Arts
$29,053
Economics
$85,818
Curriculum and Instruction
$51,608
English Language and Literature, General
$51,403
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
$36,850
Special Education and Teaching
$41,362
History
$24,075
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
$38,637
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied...
$40,516
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
$23,399
Social Sciences, General
$52,274
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
$15,602
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
$22,970
Computer Systems Networking and...
$61,788
Industrial Engineering
$70,199
Housing and Human Environments
$38,637
Civil Engineering
$86,245
Anthropology
$27,806
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications...
$64,226
Apparel and Textiles
$39,969
Economics
$46,655
Geography and Cartography
$33,199
Design and Applied Arts
$24,716
Fine and Studio Arts
$30,459
International Business
$57,396
English Language and Literature/Letters...
$24,239
Public Health
$37,883
Business/Managerial Economics
$60,236
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
$44,034
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and...
$38,381
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$48,515
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$44,159
Business Administration, Management and...
$36,935

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 550 650

SAT Math

800 540 640

ACT

36 22 28

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

85%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

59%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$12,750 - $31,115

$135 - $330 per month for 10 years

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

Data Not Available

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

85% / 15%

Full-time / Part-time
22,867 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

82% White
5% Black
5% Hispanic
4% Two or more races
2% Unknown
1% Asian
1% Non-resident alien
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