About
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.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Applied
27,486
27,486 candidates competed
Admitted
23,360
85.0% acceptance rate
Enrolled
4,489
19.2% yield
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
65%-5.0pp vs R1 Research
Overall completion
65%-5.0pp vs R1 Research
4-year graduation
50%
4-year graduation
50%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
65%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
65%
Full-time retention
84%
Full-time retention
84%
Pell equity
15.6pp gap
Pell recipients
54%584 of 1076
Non-Pell (all)
70%2015 of 2895
Subsidized loan, no Pell
66%681 of 1030
No Federal Aid
72%1334 of 1865
Non-Pell students graduate at a 15.6-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 256 Title IV programs, 83 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 3 fail. 170 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Total programs
256
Passing
83
32.4% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
3
1.2% of portfolio
Fail rate
1.2%
+0.6pp vs 0.6% national
Pass / fail distribution
256programs
- Passing83 · 32.4%
- No Data170 · 66.4%
- Failing3 · 1.2%
Severity spectrum
Critical
1
Severe
1
Recoverable
1
At Risk
2
Watch
9
Safe
72
No data
170
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Program
Typical
Benchmark
EP gap
Human Development Family Studies and Related Services
Associate Degree · Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
$25,999
$34,808
Same-State HS Median
-25.3%
−$8,809
Human Development Family Studies and Related Services
Associate Degree · Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
-25.3%
$25,999 vs $34,808
Social Sciences General
Master's Degree · Social Sciences
$52,250
$56,700
Same-State BA Median
-7.8%
−$4,450
Social Sciences General
Master's Degree · Social Sciences
-7.8%
$52,250 vs $56,700
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
Associate Degree · Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
$33,312
$34,808
Same-State HS Median
-4.3%
−$1,496
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
Associate Degree · Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
-4.3%
$33,312 vs $34,808
Fine and Studio Arts
Master's Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$45,956
$42,885
National Same-Field BA Median
+7.2%
+$3,071
Fine and Studio Arts
Master's Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+7.2%
$45,956 vs $42,885
English Language and Literature/Letters Other
Bachelor Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
$37,785
$34,808
Same-State HS Median
+8.6%
+$2,977
English Language and Literature/Letters Other
Bachelor Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
+8.6%
$37,785 vs $34,808
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Master's Degree · Natural Resources And Conservation
$51,822
$46,391
National Same-Field BA Median
+11.7%
+$5,431
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Master's Degree · Natural Resources And Conservation
+11.7%
$51,822 vs $46,391
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$39,055
$34,808
Same-State HS Median
+12.2%
+$4,247
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+12.2%
$39,055 vs $34,808
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Other
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$40,330
$34,808
Same-State HS Median
+15.9%
+$5,522
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Other
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+15.9%
$40,330 vs $34,808
Near the line (±5%)
Programs within five points of the pass line, one cohort year from flipping.
Program
EP gap
Status
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
Associate Degree · Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
-4.3%
−$1,496
Just failing
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Program
Median debt
Median earnings
Debt burden
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$60,446
$79,706
76%
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$60,446 debt · $79,706 earn
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$25,500
$39,055
65%
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$25,500 debt · $39,055 earn
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Bachelor Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
$26,000
$40,479
64%
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Bachelor Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
$26,000 debt · $40,479 earn
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$41,000
$66,552
62%
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$41,000 debt · $66,552 earn
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Master's Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$32,295
$53,128
61%
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Master's Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$32,295 debt · $53,128 earn
Music
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$27,000
$44,593
61%
Music
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$27,000 debt · $44,593 earn
Allied Health Diagnostic Intervention and Treatment Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$66,890
$112,051
60%
Allied Health Diagnostic Intervention and Treatment Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$66,890 debt · $112,051 earn
Human Development Family Studies and Related Services
Bachelor Degree · Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
$27,000
$45,346
60%
Human Development Family Studies and Related Services
Bachelor Degree · Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
$27,000 debt · $45,346 earn
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Accredited since 1913Next review Aug 2035
Programmatic accreditations · 21
Action history · 23
- Jul 2025Grant Substantive Change: OtherAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Jul 2025Grant Substantive Change: OtherAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Jun 2025Renewal of AccreditationHigher Learning Commission
- Feb 2024Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: ProbationAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology · Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- Jan 2024Approved for Distance EducationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$21,637
+$1,369vs R1 Research median $20,268
Federal loans
47.5%
In-state tuition
$14,158
Out-of-state
$24,838
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 7,378 students received $39.9M in Pell grants, alongside $204.4M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients
7,378
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$39.9M
$39,853,852 total
Direct Loans
$204.4M
20,373 loan awards
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
7k’20
6k’21
5k’22
6k’23
7k’24
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Subsidized$28.9M
6,728 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$41.7M
9,040 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$70.2M
2,194 loan awards
Parent PLUS$27.5M
1,684 loan awards
Grad PLUS$36.2M
727 loan awards
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 8,482 borrowers who entered repayment, 103 (1.2%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
1.2%
-1.1pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
8,482
Defaulted
103
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
7.5%-1.8
2017
6.7%-2.5
2018
5.1%-1.9
2019
1.2%-1.1
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Ohio University-Main Campus
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs266
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
5,494 total completions
01Health Professions
1,91134.8%
01Health Professions
1,91134.8%
02Business
1,01718.5%
02Business
1,01718.5%
03Communication
4468.1%
03Communication
4468.1%
04Education
4307.8%
04Education
4307.8%
05Visual/Performing Arts
3235.9%
05Visual/Performing Arts
3235.9%
06Psychology
3215.8%
06Psychology
3215.8%
07Multi/Interdisciplinary
2935.3%
07Multi/Interdisciplinary
2935.3%
08Biological Sciences
2755.0%
08Biological Sciences
2755.0%
09Social Sciences
2494.5%
09Social Sciences
2494.5%
10Engineering
2294.2%
10Engineering
2294.2%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
26,323
12-mo unduplicated
29,927
Undergraduate
22,867
Graduate
7,060
Gender split
Men
37%11,199
Women
63%18,728
Race / ethnicity composition
White
81.6%
Black
5.2%
Hispanic
4.9%
Two or more
3.9%
Unknown
1.8%
Asian
1.5%
Non-resident
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
477
263 M · 214 W
Women athletes
44.9%
Athletic aid
$9.6M
Total student aid
Budget
$33.0M
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$5.7M
$3.9M
Recruiting expense
$484K
$225K
Head-coach salaries
$315K
$128K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 12
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Football
136
—
$10,812,487
Football
136 M · —
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
—
133
$1,341,803
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
— · 133 W
Wrestling
44
—
$960,421
Wrestling
44 M · —
Swimming and Diving (combined)
—
39
$1,137,152
Swimming and Diving (combined)
— · 39 W
Baseball
37
—
$1,167,227
Baseball
37 M · —
Basketball
17
17
$5,843,819
Basketball
17 M · 17 W
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
2.05
51 offenses · 24,937 students
3-year trend
1.812 yrs ago2.071 yr ago2.05Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
146
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
89
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
9
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
6
Criminal offenses by type
Rape
20
Motor vehicle theft
11
Burglary
10
Fondling
9
Arson
1
By location
51total
- On campus48
- Public property3
Includes 33 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
4
Domestic violence
20
Dating violence
14
Stalking
38 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
- Religion3
- Race1
- Gender identity1
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons30
Drugs716
Liquor19182
Residence-hall fires
- Jefferson Hall1 fireShower curtains in restroom have small burn marks, possibly from a lighter.Damage $0-$99
Data quality: 6 reports were later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
18.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
953
Ohio University-Main Campus vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Ohio University-Main Campus selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectOhio University-Main Campus | 65% | — | 26,323 | $21,637 | R1 Research |
| 67% | 88.5% | 34,096 | $21,279 | R1 Research | |
| 75% | 88.7% | 30,380 | $18,589 | R1 Research | |
| 68% | 75.0% | 27,278 | $17,447 | R1 Research | |
| 70% | 77.3% | 37,163 | $19,604 | R1 Research | |
| 75% | 78.5% | 31,543 | $20,268 | R1 Research | |
| 76% | 88.2% | 13,554 | $23,805 | R1 Research | |
| 72% | 72.2% | 17,210 | $21,440 | R2 Research | |
| 79% | 60.2% | 38,532 | $22,811 | R1 Research | |
| 65% | 86.0% | 36,894 | $16,200 | R1 Research | |
| 64% | 89.0% | 23,643 | $15,634 | R1 Research | |
| Peer group median | 70% | 82.2% | 30,380 | $20,268 |
Institutions like Ohio University-Main Campus
Explore the federal data for institutions in Ohio University-Main Campus's comparison group.
- R1 ResearchColorado
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Grad rate67%Admit rate88.5%Enrollment34,096Net price$21,279View data - R1 ResearchIowa
Iowa State University
Grad rate75%Admit rate88.7%Enrollment30,380Net price$18,589View data - R1 ResearchOklahoma
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Grad rate68%Admit rate75.0%Enrollment27,278Net price$17,447View data - R1 ResearchOregon
Oregon State University
Grad rate70%Admit rate77.3%Enrollment37,163Net price$19,604View data - R1 ResearchMissouri
University of Missouri-Columbia
Grad rate75%Admit rate78.5%Enrollment31,543Net price$20,268View data - R1 ResearchNew Hampshire
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Grad rate76%Admit rate88.2%Enrollment13,554Net price$23,805View data - R2 ResearchRhode Island
University of Rhode Island
Grad rate72%Admit rate72.2%Enrollment17,210Net price$21,440View data - R1 ResearchSouth Carolina
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Grad rate79%Admit rate60.2%Enrollment38,532Net price$22,811View data - R1 ResearchUtah
University of Utah
Grad rate65%Admit rate86.0%Enrollment36,894Net price$16,200View data - R1 ResearchWest Virginia
West Virginia University
Grad rate64%Admit rate89.0%Enrollment23,643Net price$15,634View data
Campuses
The 5 campuses that make up Ohio University.
Ohio University-Main Campus Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Institutional Effectiveness & Analytics
Reports to Office of the Provost
Email
IEA [at] ohio.edu
Phone
740-593-1059
Address
300 Lindley Hall, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701-2979
Leveraging strategic data assets to provide timely, accurate, and actionable information to support decision-making and continuous improvement and effectiveness at all levels of the University.
Visit IR office pageTeam
12 members
- Loralyn Taylor, Ph.D.Associate Provost, HLC Accreditation Liaison Officer
- Carl ForneyAssociate Director of Advanced Analytics
- Vlad PascalResearch Analyst IV
- Karen Augenstein, M.S.Research Analyst II
- Shiya LiuResearch Analyst II
- Janelle Crossgrove HartInstitutional Accreditation Manager
- Joni Frost, Ph.D.Senior Director, Institutional Effectiveness
- Suzette BurlingameAssociate Director for Assessment Systems & Analytics
- Qi Wang, Ph.D.Student Outcomes Analyst III
- Liz Bennett, Ph.D.Director, Institutional Reporting & Planning Support
- Alyse Carter SchultzInstitutional Research & Planning Analyst II
- Dalen FosterInstitutional Research Analyst I
Common Data Set
Ohio University-Main Campus's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Source publications
Reports & documents (6)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardohio.edu
- Data definitionData Governance | Ohio UniversityThis page provides an overview of Ohio University’s data governance framework, emphasizing the strategic importance of data, the need for shared standards, and the governance structure and roles involved. It outlines the scope of data governance, principles guiding data management, and the phased roadmap for implementing governance practices across the university.ohio.edu
- Data dictionaryFact Book - Dictionary | Ohio University2026The webpage 'Fact Book - Dictionary' is part of Ohio University's Institutional Effectiveness & Analytics section, being a resource within the OHIO Fact Book. It seems to be intended as a resource for understanding data related to the university, possibly offering definitions or explanations of terms used in their reports. Access to the dashboard mentioned in the dictionary may require enabling third-party cookies. The page is linked to broader topics such as student data, faculty/staff data, and university resources/facilities.ohio.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookOHIO Fact Book2026The OHIO Fact Book is a comprehensive resource containing detailed statistics and data on various aspects of Ohio University. It consists of interactive sections that allow users to filter data and download information in PDF format. The Fact Book includes sections on student data, faculty and staff data, university resources and facilities, and comparative data, along with a dictionary to explain terms used. This publication is maintained by the Institutional Effectiveness & Analytics office of Ohio University.ohio.edu
- GlossaryGlossary | Ohio UniversityThe Ohio University glossary provides definitions for various terms related to sponsored programs and research management. These terms include Authorized Organizational Representative, Capital Assets, Consultant, and Principal Investigator, among others. Each definition aims to clarify the responsibilities, procedures, and roles involved in the administration and execution of research and sponsored projects at the university.ohio.edu
Grants & funding (14)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
- opportunity1804 Fund - Faculty Research and Graduate StudiesOhio Universityinstitution_site
- opportunityEmerging Presidential Research ScholarsOhio Universityinstitution_site
- opportunityFaculty Research Support ProgramOhio Universityinstitution_site
- opportunityNASA Educational Scholarships GraduatesNASAinstitution_site
- opportunityNASA Educational Scholarships UndergraduatesNASAinstitution_site
- opportunityOhio Space Grant Consortium Faculty Research Initiation GrantOhio Space Grant Consortiuminstitution_site
- opportunityOhio Space Grant Consortium FellowshipOhio Space Grant Consortiuminstitution_site
- opportunityOhio University Mock Review ProgramOhio Universityinstitution_site
- opportunityOhio University Research Committee (OURC)/Baker FundOhio Universityinstitution_site
- opportunityPresidential Research ScholarsOhio Universityinstitution_site
- opportunityProvost Undergraduate Research FundOhio Universityinstitution_site
- opportunityStudent Enhancement AwardsOhio Universityinstitution_site
- opportunityUndergraduate STEM ScholarshipsOhio Universityinstitution_site
- opportunityUndergraduate STEM ScholarshipsOffice of the Vice President for Research and Creative Activityinstitution_site
Notable alumni of Ohio University-Main Campus (17)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Pete AbelePolitics
- Albert David Baumhart Jr.Politics
- Samuel BiggerPolitics
- Mike SchmidtAthletics
- Eric BrakeyPolitics
- Renee PowellAthletics
- Roger AilesBusiness
- Ty M. VotawBusiness
- Bob BrenlyAthletics
- Allie LaForceCommunications
- Paul FuscoCommunications
- Wesley LoweryCommunications
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Frequently asked questions about Ohio University-Main Campus
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Ohio University-Main Campus.
What is the graduation rate at Ohio University-Main Campus?
Ohio University-Main Campus reports a 6-year graduation rate of 65% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Ohio University-Main Campus?
Ohio University-Main Campus reports a total enrollment of 26,323 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Ohio University-Main Campus?
The average net price at Ohio University-Main Campus is $21,637 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
What is the yield rate at Ohio University-Main Campus?
Ohio University-Main Campus's yield rate is 19.2%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.
Where is Ohio University-Main Campus located?
Ohio University-Main Campus is located in Athens, Ohio 45701-2979.
Who runs Institutional Research at Ohio University-Main Campus?
Ohio University-Main Campus's IR work is done by the Institutional Effectiveness & Analytics, which reports to Office of the Provost.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
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