Colleges in Athens, Ohio
1 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 1 colleges and universities in Athens, Ohio (1 Public). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Across all 1 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $21,637 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 65.5%, schools that report admissions data accept a median 85% of applicants.
The median net price in Athens runs about $3,648 higher than the Ohio statewide median of $17,989.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Athens, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$21,637
After aid
Median grad rate
65.5%
6-year
Median admission rate
85%
Median enrollment
19,633
Undergrad
All colleges in Athens
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | OH | Public, 4-year | $21,637 | 65.5% | 85% | 19,633 | Complete |
Top programs in Athens
Most-completed programs across Athens colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Health professions28.0% of degrees
- Business15.7% of degrees
- Communication8.1% of degrees
- Engineering5.3% of degrees
- Education5.1% of degrees
- Psychology5.0% of degrees
- Biological sciences4.5% of degrees
- Visual & performing arts4.1% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Athens
Q.How many colleges are in Athens, Ohio?
There are 1 colleges and universities in Athens, Ohio that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 1 Public.
Q.What is the largest college in Athens?
By undergraduate enrollment, Ohio University-Main Campus is the largest institution in Athens with roughly 19,633 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in Athens?
Based on average net price after aid, Ohio University-Main Campus is the most affordable institution in Athens at $21,637 per year.
Q.Which Athens college has the highest graduation rate?
Ohio University-Main Campus reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among Athens institutions at 65.5%.
Q.What is the average tuition in Athens?
The median net price across all 1 colleges in Athens is $21,637 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Athens?
Across Athens colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Health professions, Business, Communication.
Q.Are there community colleges in Athens?
Yes — Athens includes 1 public institutions, many of which offer 2-year associate degrees and transfer pathways to 4-year programs.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Athens that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.