Athens,
OH
About Ohio University
Ohio University is a public, state institution in the town of Athens, Ohio. Ohio University was founded in 1804. The college currently enrolls around 24,429 students a year, including 18,031 undergraduates.
Ohio University Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Ohio University. In 2022, Ohio University accepted 89% of applicants. In 2022, 19,245 out of 21,733 total applicants were accepted.
| Ohio University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 89% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 12% |
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Ohio University is locatedin Athens, Ohio,.
If you want to see Ohio University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Route 33 and U.S. Route 50 to Athens, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John Glenn International.
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College Info
Ohio University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Ohio University is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Ohio University is Jun 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Ohio University ACT Scores
ACT Range
22 - 27
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
27 and Above
22 to 27
22 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Ohio University is 25. Students with an ACT score of 27 and above have a good chance of getting into Ohio University. Students with an ACT score that falls between 22 and 27 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 22 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Ohio University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
530 - 640
Reading SAT Range
540 - 650
Ohio University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$25,620
In State$35,590
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Ohio University is like? There are approximately 24,429 students enrolled at Ohio University, including 18,031 undergraduate students and 6,398 graduate students. 79% percent of students attend school full-time, 87% percent are from OH and 13% percent of students are from other states.
79%
Full Time21%
Part Time87%
In State13%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
24,429
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
89%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$12,840
Out-of-State
$22,810
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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