Athens, OH | ohio.edu

Ohio University, founded in 1804, is an R1 research institution located in Athens, Ohio, an hour south of Columbus. Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains along the Hocking River, OU provides a vibrant and engaging learning environment for its students, who enter to learn, think critically, care deeply, lead boldly...and ultimately depart to serve. Creatives and Dreamers thrive at OU, which offers over 250 programs across 9 undergraduate colleges, including the Scripps College of Communication, the Russ College of Engineering and Technology (w/Aviation), the College of Business, and the College of Fine Arts. OU also has the oldest sports management program in the country, where undergraduates can operate a minor league baseball team or participate in activities such as the San Diego Sports Consulting Project. Beyond academics, OU’s campus life allows students to thrive, with over 550 student organizations, 16 Division I sports, Greek Life, and a wide variety of cherished traditions. The picturesque campus is an incredible launch point for outdoor activities, and uptown Athens features the best farmers market in Ohio!

Representatives

Sung Ahn
He/Him/His
Senior Regional Recruitment Manager
(740) 566-0023
sungahn@ohio.edu
Based in Los Angeles, CA

Details

Institution Type
Public

Campus Setting
Rural

Closest Airport (Distance)
CMH (80 mi)

Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
15,793 / 21,663

Average Class Size
29

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
18:1

Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
13% / 22% / 5%

Athletics Division
Division I

Athletics League
Mid American Conference

Mid-Range or Average ACT / SAT
22-28 / 1100-1280

Mid-Range or Average GPA
3.65

GPA Consideration
Admission: Unweighted
Scholarships: Unweighted

Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
27,155/ 23,145 (85%)

Deposits
NA

Applications Accepted
Common App
University-Specific App

Application Information

Test Optional? Yes

Demonstrated Interest? No

Rolling Admission? Sometimes

Admission Interview? No

Need-blind Admission? Yes

WUE Tuition Exchange? No

CA Specific Scholarships? No

Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: Nov 15
Regular Decision: February 1

Transfer App Deadline
Fall: June 15
Spring: Dec 1

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Nov 15; after this date, based on availability

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Be admitted to Ohio by May 15.

Link to Scholarship Info
ohio.edu/admissions/tuition/scholarships

Points of Pride

1. A top 30 best value public university in the US, OU alums are also #1 in annual earnings among Ohio public universities a year after graduation, according to the US Census Bureau!

2. Over 200 cherry blossom trees reside on OU's campus, a gift from its sister school in Japan, Chubu University.

3. 87 Ohio University graduates have won or shared 58 Pulitzer Prizes.