Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, Ohio · Public, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$5,650

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

14.4%

Admission rate

85%

Undergrad size

691

In-state tuition

$6,362

Out-of-state tuition

$9,444

Cost of attendance

$10,984

Median earnings (10y)

$52,581

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
50.3%
Locale
Rural

Programs breakdown

15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (48%), business (16%), social sciences (16%).

  • STEM11%
  • Health5%
  • Business16%
  • Humanities & arts48%
  • Social sciences16%
  • Trades & services4%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's38$35,024$24,063
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's34$29,014$23,228
Social Work.Bachelor's28$30,489$23,570
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's20$29,190$12,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's19$42,385$25,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Bachelor's14$37,744$25,750
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's13$13,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelor's13
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.Associate's9
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's8
Psychology, General.Bachelor's7$26,491$25,000
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's6
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.Associate's5
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's4$19,226$11,686
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelor's3$34,539$25,000
History.Bachelor's3$24,760$26,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Bachelor's2$24,794$24,625
Special Education and Teaching.Bachelor's1$36,697$26,950
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelor's1$29,151$23,050
Apparel and Textiles.Bachelor's1$42,157$24,750
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Bachelor's1$26,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelor's1$31,656$26,000
Zoology/Animal Biology.Bachelor's1$24,443$25,210
Political Science and Government.Bachelor's1$32,640$24,625
Sociology.Bachelor's1$30,530$25,000
Air Transportation.Bachelor's1$48,402$25,000
Journalism.Bachelor's$35,870$24,208
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Bachelor's$30,250$25,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelor's$39,852$31,115
Computer Science.Bachelor's$64,115$21,500
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Bachelor's$49,122$19,500
Chemical Engineering.Bachelor's$60,469$23,250
Civil Engineering.Bachelor's$59,630$27,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.Bachelor's$74,736$24,978
Mechanical Engineering.Bachelor's$68,216$27,000
Industrial Engineering.Bachelor's$63,889$27,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's$27,000
Housing and Human Environments.Bachelor's$25,683
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Bachelor's$32,035$27,000
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.Bachelor's$25,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is a small institution located in Lancaster, Ohio, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 691 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Communication.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $5,650 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $6,362 for in-state students and $9,444 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $10,984 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 14.4%, a below-average completion outcome. 50.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $52,581 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (48% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), social sciences (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus accepts 85% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.

Location & campus

Set in Lancaster, Ohio (rural), Ohio University-Lancaster Campus draws students from across Ohio and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Q.How much does Ohio University-Lancaster Campus cost?

The average net price at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is $5,650 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $10,984.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus has a 6-year graduation rate of 14.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus admits 85% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.

Q.How much do Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduate earns $52,581 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?

Published tuition is $6,362 in-state and $9,444 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus located?

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is located in Lancaster, Ohio (ZIP 43130).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Ohio University-Lancaster Campus at their official website.