OHIO UNIVERSITY
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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
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 22,647
- College Mascot: Bobcats
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Ohio University (OHIO) is a national, public research university located in Athens, Ohio. U.S. News and World Report ranks Ohio University in the top 60 public national universities. It is ranked fourth in the nation by the Forbes ranking for its return on investment in research dollars.
The acclaimed faculty members of Ohio University include at least 10 Fulbright Scholars, and many other award winners.
Ohio University offers more than 250 undergraduate majors, and a range of majors at the master's and doctoral levels. Top ranking academic programs at Ohio University include ceramics, printmaking, speech and language pathology, audiology, physical therapy, fine arts, clinical pscychology, social work, physics, English, and biological sciences.
Ohio University has many "firsts" to its credit, including the first university-based business incubator in the state, which helped develop nine spin-off companies and created more than 1,000 jobs.
History
The Ohio University was established in 1804 by an act passed by the Ohio General Assembly. Ohio University opened in 1803 with three students enrolled, and one professor. In 1828, Ohio University conferred a degree on its first black graduate, the third in the United States. In 1873, the University conferred a degree on its first female graduate.
Academics
In the fall of 2012, Ohio University will transition from a quarter-format academic calendar, to a semester format.
Colleges and Schools
Ohio University has 11 colleges, including:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Fine Arts
- College of Health Sciences and Professions
- Honors Tutorial College
- Patton College of Education and Human Services
- Russ College of Engineering and Technology
- Scripps College of Communication
- University College
- Graduate College
- Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ohio University also has three Centers of Excellence:
- Energy and the Environment
- Health and Wellness
- Scripps College of Communication
Student Life
Students attending Ohio University can take advantage of the more than 350 student clubs and organizations available for involvement. Interest areas that are represented include the arts, politics, professions, religion, sports and health, the arts, and more. Student club resources include a Campus Involvement Fair and a Handbook for Student Organizations.
There is a Campus Life newsletter that keeps students and their families informed of campus events and activities. Greek Life is thriving at Ohio University, with 33 active local chapters of national fraternities and sororities.
Traditions
The Ohio University school colors are green and white, with gold as an accent color. Fans of the university's teams traditionally join the "Green and White Club."
The bobcat is the Ohio University mascot, and the athletic teams at OHIO are nicknamed the "Bobcats."
Athletics
The OHIO "Bobcats" athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross County
- Football
- Golf
- Wrestling
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
Athens University has its main campus in Athens, Ohio. It has five regional campuses and two centers located throughout Ohio:
- Chillicothe Campus
- Eastern Campus
- Lancaster Campus
- Pickerington Center
- Southern Campus
- Proctorville Campus
- Zanesville Campus
Community Life
Ohio University forges partnerships in the community. It has partnered with high schools in SE Ohio to offer hands-on training to teachers in science, technology, engineering and math. It created an online virtual museum for Latino culture and art in partnership with the Smithsonian Institute.
- 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
- Website
- www.ohio.edu
- 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.
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
- Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus
Chillicothe, OH 45601
48 Miles Away - Ohio University - Eastern Campus
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
82 Miles Away
- Ohio University - Lancaster Campus
Lancaster, OH 43130
39 Miles Away - Ohio University - Southern Campus
Ironton, OH 45638
63 Miles Away
- Ohio University - Zanesville Campus
Zanesville, OH 43701
44 Miles Away
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- 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 Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,500 | 7,704 | 14,204 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 5,143 (79%) | 6,448 (84%) | 11,591 (82%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,843 (36%) | 2,229 (35%) | 4,072 (35%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,773 | 44% |
| ACT ® Exam | 3,633 | 89% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 610 |
| SAT ® Writing | 470 | 580 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 26 |
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 81%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 63% | 18% | 13% | 51% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,828 | $4,317 | $1,899 | $3,495 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.9% | 4.3% | 3.3% |
| Number in Default | 233 | 257 | 208 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,880 | 5,852 | 6,240 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $8,973 | $8,907 | $8,907 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,973 | $8,907 | $8,907 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,937 | $17,871 | $17,871 |
| Books and Supplies | $873 | $873 | $870 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,408 | $8,946 | $8,427 |
| Other Expenses | $3,651 | $3,651 | $3,609 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $22,905 | $22,377 | $21,813 |
| In-State | $22,905 | $22,377 | $21,813 |
| Out of State | $31,869 | $31,341 | $30,777 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $9,846 | $9,780 | $9,777 |
| In-State | $9,846 | $9,780 | $9,777 |
| Out of State | $18,810 | $18,744 | $18,741 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $9,846 | $9,780 | $9,777 |
| In-State | $9,846 | $9,780 | $9,777 |
| Out of State | $18,810 | $18,744 | $18,741 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 22,647 Undergraduate: 18,589 Graduate: 4,058
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10,698 Female: 11,949
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8,893 Female: 9,696
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,805 Female: 2,253
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 19,492 Part-Time: 3,155
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 16,523 Part-Time: 2,066
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,969 Part-Time: 1,089
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,439 | 6% |
| American Indian | 84 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,162 | 5% |
| Asian | 290 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 435 | 2% |
| White | 19,237 | 85% |
| Unknown | - | - |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 86 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,284 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,231 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,390 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,077 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 914 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 609 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 701 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 350 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.02% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,858 | 3,181 | 677 |
| Faculty Status | 1,351 | 1,010 | 341 |
| Tenured Faculty | 701 | 595 | 106 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,618 | - | 1,618 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,313 | 973 | 340 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,313 | 973 | 340 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 169 | 169 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1,020 | 785 | 235 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,356 | 1,254 | 102 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 438 | 423 | 15 |
| Skilled Crafts | 117 | 117 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 484 | 417 | 67 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,590 (907) | $75,166 (568) | $65,599 (339) |
| Professor | $97,593 (234) | $100,200 (169) | $90,813 (65) |
| Associate Professor | $73,744 (299) | $74,544 (191) | $72,329 (108) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,791 (279) | $58,273 (170) | $57,041 (109) |
| Instructor | $41,507 (61) | $44,716 (18) | $40,164 (43) |
| Lecturer | $42,552 (19) | $43,875 (10) | $41,082 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,590 (907) | $75,166 (568) | $65,599 (339) |
| Professor | $97,593 (234) | $100,200 (169) | $90,813 (65) |
| Associate Professor | $73,744 (299) | $74,544 (191) | $72,329 (108) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,791 (279) | $58,273 (170) | $57,041 (109) |
| Instructor | $41,507 (61) | $44,716 (18) | $40,164 (43) |
| Lecturer | $42,552 (19) | $43,875 (10) | $41,082 (9) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $6,341,497 | $3,608,565 | $2,732,932 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 57% | 43% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 498 | 245 | 253 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 433 | 245 | 188 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 12 | 15 |
| All Track Combined | 150 | 29 | 121 |
| Field Hockey | 20 | - | 20 |
| Football | 120 | 120 | - |
| Golf | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Soccer | 27 | - | 27 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Swimming and Diving | 31 | - | 31 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Wrestling | 38 | 38 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $181,965 | $94,743 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $82,497 | $55,109 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 45 | 24 | 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 |
| All Track Combined | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Field Hockey | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 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: 82%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 69% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 67% |
| Female | 71% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 62% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 57% |
| Asian | 35% |
| Hispanic | 56% |
| White | 70% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 48% |
| 5 Years | 66% |
| 6 Years | 69% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 50 | 15 |
| Liquor Related | 37 | 70 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 85 | 53 |
| Liquor Related | 104 | 121 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 8 | 10 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 19 | 29 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 9 | 11 |
| Robbery | - | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 28 | 44 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
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