Ohio University-Main Campus

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,746

2.95% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$20,550

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

84.8%

25,648 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

24,937

75.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

66.2%

2,643 Graduates

About

Ohio University-Main Campus is a higher education institution located in Athens County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Ohio University-Main Campus were Registered Nursing (1,396 degrees awarded), General Psychology (247 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (242 degrees).

In 2023, 8,937 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ohio University-Main Campus. 61% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (6,982 degrees), 12.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (542 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ohio University-Main Campus is $13,746, which is $−17,257 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ohio University-Main Campus was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 7,998 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Ohio University-Main Campus is $13,746, which is $17,258 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,550.

In 2023, 66% of undergraduate students attending Ohio University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,746

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Ohio University-Main Campus was $13,746. The cost of tuition at Ohio University-Main Campus is $−17,258 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ohio University-Main Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,550

2023 Value

1.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Ohio University-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,550. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Ohio University-Main Campus grew by 1.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ohio University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,336

Room and Board

$788

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ohio University-Main Campus was of $12,336 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $788. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 14.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ohio University-Main Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Ohio University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 13.2% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ohio University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ohio University-Main Campus was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 7998 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Ohio University-Main Campus received 25,648 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.68% annual growth. Out of those 25,648 applicants, 21,739 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.8% acceptance rate.

There were 24,937 students enrolled at Ohio University-Main Campus in 2023. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Ohio University-Main Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 21.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

21,739

Accepted Out of 25,648

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Ohio University-Main Campus was 84.8% (21,739 admissions from 25,648 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 86.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 2.68%, while admissions grew by 0.597%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Ohio University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2023)

569

Scores Submitted (2023)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Ohio University-Main Campus in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Ohio University-Main Campus had a total enrollment of 24,937 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Ohio University-Main Campus is 18,849 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,088. This means that 75.6% of students enrolled at Ohio University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ohio University-Main Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.7% White, 5.72% Black or African American, 4.46% Hispanic or Latino, 3.79% Two or More Races, 2.2% Asian, 0.0842% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0722% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Ohio University-Main Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.2%), followed by White Male (34.6%) and Black or African American Female (2.59%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.4%), followed by White Male (24.1%) and Black or African American Female (2.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ohio University-Main Campus in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24,937 students. The full-time enrollment at Ohio University-Main Campus is 18,849 and the part-time enrollment is 6,088. This means that 75.6% of students enrolled at Ohio University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ohio University-Main Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ohio University-Main Campus was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Ohio University-Main Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ohio University-Main Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
19,378 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,426 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,113 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ohio University-Main Campus is 77.7% White, 5.72% Black or African American, 4.46% Hispanic or Latino, 3.79% Two or More Races, 2.2% Asian, 0.0842% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0722% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 432 students (1.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,967 more women than men received degrees from Ohio University-Main Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus is white (6,982 degrees awarded). There were 12.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (542 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Ohio University-Main Campus is Registered Nursing (1,396 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (247 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (242 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ohio University-Main Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (124 degrees awarded), Communications (535 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (513 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio University-Main Campus are Other managers (249,169 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (157,954 people), Postsecondary teachers (131,925 people), Physicians (111,202 people), and Secondary school teachers (97,873 people).

The most specialized majors at Ohio University-Main Campus in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (124 degrees awarded), Communications (535 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (513 degrees), Physical Sciences (198 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (285 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio University-Main Campus are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Ohio University-Main Campus are Cultural & Gender Studies (124 degrees awarded), Communications (535 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (513 degrees), Physical Sciences (198 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (285 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio University-Main Campus are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,734,812 people), Elementary & secondary schools (508,712 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (361,856 people), Outpatient care centers (351,756 people), and Offices of physicians (272,755 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ohio University-Main Campus.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
1,396 degrees awarded
General Psychology
247 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
242 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Ohio University-Main Campus was Registered Nursing with 1,396 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Ohio University-Main Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,485

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

5,452

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3,485 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio University-Main Campus, which is 0.639 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,452).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ohio University-Main Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 233 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio University-Main Campus in Business Analytics, which is 2.18 times more than the 107 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,284 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio University-Main Campus in Registered Nursing, which is 6.69 times more than the 192 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 51% of students graduating from Ohio University-Main Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (91.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Ohio University-Main Campus is Female and Asian (91.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.31% of graduates (61 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,982 degrees awarded
Black or African American
542 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
342 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ohio University-Main Campus is white (6,982 degrees awarded). There were 12.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (542 degrees).

2.05% of degree recipients (183 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
4,305 degrees awarded
White Male
2,677 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
342 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ohio University-Main Campus is white female (4,305 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,677 degrees).

Operations

Ohio University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $697M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 59.5M (8.53%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Ohio University-Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of 709M. Ohio University-Main Campus employs 315 Associate professors, 256 Professors and 254 Assistant professors. Most academics at Ohio University-Main Campus are Male Associate professor (180), Male Professor (169), and Female Assistant professor (141).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio University-Main Campus are: Management, with 501 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 356 employees, and Service with 345 employees.

Endowment

$697M

2023 Endowment

7.53%

growth from 2022

Ohio University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $697M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Ohio University-Main Campus grew 7.53% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $264M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Ohio University-Main Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$40.7M - Federal
$4.2M - State
$662k - Local

As of 2023, Ohio University-Main Campus received $40.7M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.2M from state grants and contracts, and $662k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$308M

2023 Salaries

3.02%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Ohio University-Main Campus paid a median of $308M in salaries, which represents 43.4% of their overall expenditure ($709M) and a 3.02% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.04% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 13% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$75.8M

Instructional Salaries

852

Number of Employees

In 2023, Ohio University-Main Campus paid a total of $75.8M to 852 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

315 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

501 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ohio University-Main Campus were Associate professor with 315 employees, Professor with 256 employees, and Assistant professor with 254 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio University-Main Campus were Management with 501 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 356 employees, and Service with 345 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ohio University-Main Campus was Male Associate professor with 180 employees, Male Professor with 169 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 141 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ohio University-Main Campus.

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