Ohio University-Southern Campus

www.southern.ohiou.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,178

2.9% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,682

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,639

24.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

11.6%

13 Graduates

About

Ohio University-Southern Campus is a higher education institution located in Lawrence County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Ohio University-Southern Campus were Registered Nursing (39 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (5 degrees), and Environmental Engineering Technology (5 degrees).

In 2023, 76 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ohio University-Southern Campus. 71.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (68 degrees), 17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ohio University-Southern Campus is $6,178, which is $−6,013 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ohio University-Southern 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-Southern Campus is $6,178, which is $6,014 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,682.

In 2023, 18% of undergraduate students attending Ohio University-Southern Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,178

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Ohio University-Southern Campus was $6,178. The cost of tuition at Ohio University-Southern Campus is $−6,014 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

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

Average Net Price

$4,682

2023 Value

42.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Ohio University-Southern Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,682. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Ohio University-Southern Campus grew by 42.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ohio University-Southern 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

$6,228

Room and Board

$788

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ohio University-Southern Campus was of $6,228 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change 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-Southern Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

18% of undergraduate students at Ohio University-Southern Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 21.7% with respect to 2022, when 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ohio University-Southern 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-Southern 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.

Enrollment

Ohio University-Southern Campus had a total enrollment of 1,639 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Ohio University-Southern Campus is 403 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,236. This means that 24.6% of students enrolled at Ohio University-Southern Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ohio University-Southern Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.3% White, 4.33% Two or More Races, 3.05% Black or African American, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.366% Asian, 0.122% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.122% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Ohio University-Southern Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.9%), followed by White Male (27.1%) and Two or More Races Female (2.38%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ohio University-Southern Campus in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,639 students. The full-time enrollment at Ohio University-Southern Campus is 403 and the part-time enrollment is 1,236. This means that 24.6% of students enrolled at Ohio University-Southern Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

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-Southern Campus was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), Ohio University-Southern Campus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,382 enrolled students
Two or More Races
71 enrolled students
Black or African American
50 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ohio University-Southern Campus is 84.3% White, 4.33% Two or More Races, 3.05% Black or African American, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.366% Asian, 0.122% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.122% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% 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, 77 students (4.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 32 more women than men received degrees from Ohio University-Southern Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ohio University-Southern Campus is white (68 degrees awarded). There were 17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (4 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Ohio University-Southern Campus is Registered Nursing (39 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (5 degrees) and Environmental Engineering Technology (5 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ohio University-Southern Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (1 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (5 degrees), and Health (48 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio University-Southern Campus are Registered nurses (1,474,544 people), Social workers, all other (195,702 people), Medical & health services managers (179,498 people), Other managers (174,965 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (154,319 people).

The most specialized majors at Ohio University-Southern Campus in 2023 are Communication Technologies (1 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (5 degrees), Health (48 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (4 degrees), and Protective Services (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

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

The most specialized majors at Ohio University-Southern Campus are Communication Technologies (1 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (5 degrees), Health (48 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (4 degrees), and Protective Services (3 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-Southern Campus are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,560,404 people), Elementary & secondary schools (375,073 people), Outpatient care centers (297,972 people), Offices of physicians (214,072 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (187,604 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-Southern Campus.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
39 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
5 degrees awarded
Environmental Engineering Technology
5 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Ohio University-Southern Campus was Registered Nursing with 39 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio University-Southern Campus, which is 0.407 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (54).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio University-Southern Campus in Registered Nursing, which is 0.222 times less than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio University-Southern Campus in Registered Nursing, which is 4.5 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% of students graduating from Ohio University-Southern Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 16% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Ohio University-Southern Campus is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
68 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
4 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ohio University-Southern Campus is white (68 degrees awarded). There were 17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (4 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
48 degrees awarded
White Male
20 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ohio University-Southern Campus is white female (48 degrees awarded). There were 2.4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (20 degrees).

Operations

Ohio University-Southern Campus employs 12 Assistant professors, 8 Associate professors and 7 Professors. Most academics at Ohio University-Southern Campus are Female Assistant professor (9), Female Professor (6), and Female Associate professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio University-Southern Campus are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 2 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.36M

2023 Salaries

13.6%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Ohio University-Southern Campus paid a median of $3.36M in salaries, a 13.6% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.92% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 21.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Ohio University-Southern Campus paid a total of $2M to 27 employees working as instructors, which represents 59.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ohio University-Southern Campus were Assistant professor with 12 employees, Associate professor with 8 employees, and Professor with 7 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio University-Southern Campus were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 2 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ohio University-Southern Campus was Female Assistant professor with 9 employees, Female Professor with 6 employees, and Female Associate professor with 6 employees.

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

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