At a glance
Average net price
$21,637
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
65.5%
Admission rate
85%
Undergrad size
19,633
In-state tuition
$14,158
Out-of-state tuition
$24,838
Cost of attendance
$30,586
Median earnings (10y)
$52,581
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,212
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 83.9%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (28%), humanities & arts (21%), social sciences (18%).
- STEM13%
- Health28%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts21%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services4%
- Health professions28.0%~5,497 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business15.7%~3,078 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Communication8.1%~1,596 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering5.3%~1,033 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education5.1%~993 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology5.0%~984 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~883 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~799 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences3.8%~754 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.3%~656 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~609 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~473 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~312 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~300 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~232 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~224 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~222 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~222 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science1.1%~218 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.8%~149 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.7%~130 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Transportation0.5%~102 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~84 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~61 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
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.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 3,053 | $62,995 | $29,454 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 554 | $90,017 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 503 | $29,151 | $23,050 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 486 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 458 | $26,491 | $25,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 446 | $46,271 | $25,000 |
| Data Analytics. | Bachelor's | 416 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 378 | $90,459 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 316 | $51,288 | $25,000 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | Bachelor's | 313 | $24,443 | $25,210 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 312 | $35,024 | $24,063 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 280 | $51,871 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 266 | $90,050 | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 264 | $35,870 | $24,208 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 261 | $42,385 | $25,000 |
| Data Analytics. | Master's | 229 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 211 | $29,014 | $23,228 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 207 | $30,250 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 191 | $42,785 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 184 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 183 | $34,539 | $25,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 178 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Undergraduate certificate | 177 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 168 | $60,084 | $26,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 167 | $32,640 | $24,625 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 166 | $44,325 | — |
| Engineering, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 157 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Master's | 156 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 151 | $30,530 | $25,000 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 139 | — | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 134 | $48,272 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 130 | $24,794 | $24,625 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 129 | $37,744 | $25,750 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 128 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 121 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 119 | $31,656 | $26,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 113 | $64,115 | $21,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 110 | $62,867 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 109 | $68,216 | $27,000 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 105 | $28,600 | $26,786 |
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-Main Campus
Ohio University-Main Campus is a very large institution located in Athens, Ohio, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 19,633 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Ohio University-Main Campus — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,637 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $14,158 for in-state students and $24,838 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $30,586 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 65.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 83.9% 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-Main Campus confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (28% of credentials), humanities & arts (21% of credentials), social sciences (18% 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-Main Campus accepts 85% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,212. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Athens, Ohio (town), Ohio University-Main 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-Main Campus
Q.How much does Ohio University-Main Campus cost?
The average net price at Ohio University-Main Campus is $21,637 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $30,586.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Ohio University-Main Campus?
Ohio University-Main Campus has a 6-year graduation rate of 65.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Ohio University-Main Campus?
Ohio University-Main Campus admits 85% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Ohio University-Main Campus graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Ohio University-Main Campus graduate earns $52,581 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Ohio University-Main Campus?
Published tuition is $14,158 in-state and $24,838 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Ohio University-Main Campus located?
Ohio University-Main Campus is located in Athens, Ohio (ZIP 45701).
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-Main Campus at their official website.