Ohio University
Athens, OH · Public
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See the full analysis — freeTest scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1100–1280
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–28
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–4.00
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Ohio University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $43,868/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,838 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,030 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $43,868/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $1,691 |
| $30k–48k | $2,178 |
| $48k–75k | $4,438 |
| $75k–110k | $5,927 |
| Over $110k | $7,490 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- OHIO Premier Scholarship — Covers non‑resident surcharge (up to $26,000 per year) (Merit)
- OHIO Distinction Award — $10,000–$14,000 per year (Merit)
- Ohio University Gateway Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- OHIO Excellence Award — Up to $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Ohio University Academic Excellence Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Ohio University Honors Tutorial College Scholarship — $2,500 per year (Departmental)
- Ohio University Access Ohio Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
- Ohio University National Merit Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room, and board (Full Tuition)
- Ohio University OHIO Guarantee — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Ohio University Presidential Scholarship — Covers full non-resident tuition (Presidential)
- Ohio University Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition plus $2,000 per year (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- OHIO Premier Scholarship — Covers non‑resident surcharge (up to $26,000 per year) (Merit)
- OHIO Distinction Award — $10,000–$14,000 per year (Merit)
- Ohio University Gateway Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- OHIO Excellence Award — Up to $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Ohio University Honors Tutorial College Scholarship — $2,500 per year (Departmental)
- Ohio University Presidential Scholarship — Covers full non-resident tuition (Presidential)
Ohio University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official high school transcript
- SAT or ACT scores (optional)
- Essay (optional)
- Letter of recommendation (optional)
- List of extracurricular interests and activities (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official high school transcript
- SAT or ACT scores (optional)
- Essay (optional)
- Letter of recommendation (optional)
- List of extracurricular interests and activities (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Ohio University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- <strong>Optional Essay </strong><br><br>This essay is optional. You may use this space to describe any academic challenges you have faced, your preparation for success in your academic and career objectives, any work experience and credentials, or any additional information that you would like to have associated with your application. You may also use this space to explain any discrepancies in your academic history that you believe are not representative of your potential for academic success. Recommended essay length: 250-500 words.800 words · Optional
- Complete the following two Honors Tutorial questions for the Honors Tutorial major you selected. Recommended length is 500 words each.<br><br> 1. Please explain why you have chosen your particular program of study.600 words · Optional
- Applicants to the College of Business are encouraged, though not required, to submit an essay detailing their preparation for study in OHIO's College of Business. <br><br>OHIO’s College of Business students are both academically prepared and engaged in a hands-on, applied learning experience. Rigorous academics matter in our College of Business, but we also value our students’ contributions beyond GPA. We want to understand your leadership potential and how you’ll engage as a student in OHIO’s College of Business. So, in addition to the qualifications present in your academic materials, how has your academic, extracurricular, community service or work experience shaped and prepared you to succeed in OHIO’s College of Business?600 words · Optional
- Applicants to the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism are encouraged, though not required, to submit an essay detailing how you want to help shape the future of journalism.600 words · Optional
- 2. We expect that one reason you seek a tutorial education is for the one-on-one interaction with faculty, but other than that, what interests you about pursuing a tutorial-based undergraduate education? What aspects of your education and life experience have prepared you for a tutorial education with its emphasis on research and creative activity?600 words · Optional
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $52,581
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 20.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 84.1%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,056
- At graduation
Ohio University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #198
- Forbes: #475
- Niche: #268
- QS: #1001
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-02-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Ohio University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (13%), Psychology (6%), Biological & life sciences (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 18:1 · 27% of class sections have under 20 students.
Ohio University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.