Ohio University
Athens, OH | ohio.edu
Ohio University (OHIO), founded in 1804 as the first university chartered in Ohio and the Northwest Territory, is located in Athens, a classic college town in the foothills of Appalachia. OHIO pairs the academic strength of a top-tier public R1 institution with a welcoming campus culture and strong student success outcomes. Key academic strengths include Journalism, Communication, Business, Aviation, Sports Management, Health Sciences (Nursing and Pre-Med), and the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts, offering Film, Dance, Musical Theater, Theater Production, and Ceramics. Experiential learning connects classroom learning to careers through programs such as OU in LA for film and media students and the San Diego Sports Consulting Project with California-based organizations. Affordability is a key differentiator for California families: generous merit scholarships can bring out-of-state costs closer to UC in-state, and the OHIO Guarantee+ freezes tuition, housing, and fees for four years. With 550+ student organizations, Division I athletics, and a spirited college-town environment, students find both opportunity and belonging.
Representatives
Sung Ahn
He/Him/His
Senior Regional Recruitment Manager
(740) 566-0023
sungahn@ohio.edu
Based in Los Angeles, CA
Details
Institution Type
Public
Campus Setting
Rural
Closest Airport (Distance)
CMH (76 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
17,254 / 23,085
Average Class Size
31
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
13% / 21% / 5%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
Mid American Conference (MAC)
Mid-Range ACT / SAT
22-28 / 1100-1280
Mid-Range GPA
3.64
GPA Consideration
Admission: Weighted
Scholarships: Weighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
25,126 / 21,831 (87%)
Deposits
4,550
Applications Accepted
Common App
University-Specific App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? No
Rolling Admission? Yes
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: Nov 15
Regular Decision: Feb 1
Transfer App Deadline
Fall: May 15
Spring: Dec 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Early Action: Nov 15
First Priority: Jan 15
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
May 15
Link to Scholarship Info
ohio.edu/financial-aid/types/scholarships#Freshmen
Points of Pride
Ohio University College of Business offers several Centers of Excellence to bring together students, faculty, and professionals to learn and engage within disciplines. These centers are an enriching experience where students can get hands-on experiences to enhance what they've already learned in the classroom.
Ohio's Sports Management Program is the oldest in the world- undergraduate students have opportunities to work with our D1 Sports programs, and many of our graduates go one to work for professional and college sports teams- one of our alums was the athletic director at Stanford!
The Ohio University Marching 110 has been recognized as one of the top 10 Marching Bands in the country by College Raptor, and has performed at over 40 NFL halftime shows, 2 Macy's Thanksgiving Parades, and the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade!