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Ohio University - Main Campus
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- Athens, OH 45701
- OPEID College Code: 00310000
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- General Phone: (740) 593-1000
- President: Dr. Roderick J. Mcdavis
- Website: www.ohio.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 21,089

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Mission Statement
Ohio University holds as its central purpose the intellectual and personal development of its students. Distinguished by its rich history, diverse campus, international community, and beautiful Appalachian setting, Ohio University is known as well for its outstanding faculty of accomplished teachers whose research and creative activity advance knowledge across many disciplines.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,023 | 6,997 | 13,020 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,759 (79%) | 5,919 (85%) | 10,678 (82%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,912 (40%) | 2,094 (35%) | 4,006 (38%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,971 | 49% |
| ACT ® Exam | 3,521 | 88% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 600 |
| SAT ® Writing | 480 | 580 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 50% | 14% | 11% | 49% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,994 | $3,874 | $2,014 | $4,468 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Number in Default | 208 | 188 | 170 |
| Number in Repayment | 6,240 | 5,822 | 5,176 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,907 | $8,727 | $8,235 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,871 | $17,691 | $17,199 |
| Books and Supplies | $870 | $870 | $840 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,427 | $7,839 | $7,686 |
| Other Expenses | $3,609 | $3,477 | $3,477 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $21,813 | $20,913 | $20,238 |
| Out of State | $30,777 | $29,877 | $29,202 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $9,777 | $9,597 | $9,075 |
| Out of State | $18,741 | $18,561 | $18,039 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,777 | $9,597 | $9,075 |
| Out of State | $18,741 | $18,561 | $18,039 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Osteopathic Medical School | $24,723 | $34,722 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 21,089 Undergraduate: 17,384 Graduate: 3,268 Professional: 437
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10,368 Female: 10,721
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8,615 Female: 8,769
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,543 Female: 1,725
- Professional Gender Male: 210 Female: 227
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 18,991 Part-Time: 2,098
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 16,072 Part-Time: 1,312
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,482 Part-Time: 786
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 437 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,279 | 6% |
| American Indian | 64 | 0.3% |
| Black | 979 | 5% |
| Asian | 231 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 383 | 2% |
| White | 18,153 | 86% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 58 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,177 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,953 | 33% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,295 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,837 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 688 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 412 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 449 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 214 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 6 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,916 | 3,153 | 763 |
| Faculty Status | 1,320 | 948 | 372 |
| Tenured Faculty | 696 | 559 | 137 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,591 | - | 1,591 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,286 | 918 | 368 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,286 | 918 | 368 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 166 | 163 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 1,033 | 764 | 269 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,431 | 1,308 | 123 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 465 | 445 | 20 |
| Skilled Crafts | 147 | 147 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 511 | 425 | 86 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,383 (854) | $74,022 (542) | $64,061 (312) |
| Professor | $93,942 (223) | $96,328 (166) | $86,992 (57) |
| Associate Professor | $71,153 (286) | $71,793 (187) | $69,944 (99) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,758 (279) | $57,887 (161) | $55,218 (118) |
| Instructor | $43,830 (46) | $45,097 (18) | $43,016 (28) |
| Lecturer | $47,935 (11) | $55,202 (5) | $41,880 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,383 (854) | $74,022 (542) | $64,061 (312) |
| Professor | $93,942 (223) | $96,328 (166) | $86,992 (57) |
| Associate Professor | $71,153 (286) | $71,793 (187) | $69,944 (99) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,758 (279) | $57,887 (161) | $55,218 (118) |
| Instructor | $43,830 (46) | $45,097 (18) | $43,016 (28) |
| Lecturer | $47,935 (11) | $55,202 (5) | $41,880 (6) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,471,819 | $3,129,669 | $2,342,150 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 57% | 43% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 524 | 246 | 278 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 401 | 206 | 195 |
| Baseball | 38 | 38 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 161 | 20 | 141 |
| Field Hocky | 20 | - | 20 |
| Football | 121 | 121 | - |
| Golf | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Soccer | 25 | - | 25 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 32 | - | 32 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Wrestling | 40 | 40 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $121,580 | $69,300 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $59,567 | $36,994 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 46 | 25 | 21 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 71% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 69% |
| Female | 72% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 39% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 61% |
| Asian | 68% |
| Hispanic | 71% |
| White | 71% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 48% |
| 5 Years | 68% |
| 6 Years | 70% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 53 | 73 |
| Liquor Related | 121 | 146 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 15 | 35 |
| Liquor Related | 70 | 69 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 11 | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 44 | 37 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 10 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 29 | 32 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
