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Founded in 1804, Ohio University-Main Campus. is a Public college. Located in Ohio, which is a city setting in Ohio, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 23,585 full time undergraduate students, and 5,924 full time graduate students.
The Ohio University-Main Campus Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 994 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Admissions at OU are considered Selective, with ,152% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 21 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
81% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 42% were in the top quarter, and 16% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Ohio University-Main Campus.
286 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.
255 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
292 Students rated campus food 3.5 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.
300 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.
300 Students rated class size 4 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
296 Students rated school activities 4.3 stars. 51 % gave the school a 5.0.
298 Students rated local services 4 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.
301 Students rated academics 4 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.
109 Students rated Ohio University-Main Campus
I love Ohio University and the overall atmosphere within the campus! Chosing to go to Ohio University was the best decision I've made in my life. The professors prioritize our education, our well being is valued, and our voices are always heard. Living on campus is also an amazing experience, especially because the living quarters are well maintained and clean. The familiar faces you see throughout Athens makes you feel at home. Ohio University also supports inclusion and diversity and I always feel safe walking to class on campus. The value of this college is great and so worth it, I wish everyone could experience Ohio University in their lifetime!
My opinion of Ohio University is that it's an amazing school especially if you live close by and want to be close to home. They have been ranked best public school at least 3 times in a row and it's easy to see why. With numerous dining halls and residence halls to meet accommodations of student it easy to see why lots of students stay on campus. There's even a gym and a few hiking trails that lead to bong hill where you'll get an amazing view of the campus and the beautiful city of Athens. It's also semi diverse and they include people of all races and are the most LGBTQ+ friendly.
Ohio University is a party school, don't let anyone tell you differently. Don't apply here unless you like to party. Athens is a very small town, so there isn't much else to do. It can be very lonely if you aren't a bar/party type of person. You will question your decision to go to school often. Making friends is an actual challenge.
Ohio University is home to not just me but every bobcat, no matter what campus you are at. The sense of community and acceptance is beyond remarkable. I could not imagine going to another university. The thought of possibly not being able to return next semester, due to lack of funds, breaks my heart. Home will always be home but Athens Ohio will always be hOUme.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Ohio University-Main Campus is 74%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
I would tell him to focus on school. After high school I wanted to enter into the work world and have fun, soon I realized how important it really is to have a college degree. I would tell my high school self that my academic performance shows great promise and to stick with it.
My classmates are the most determined people I have met on campus.
Unique about my school? Easily the diversity of thought that occurs on campus. There is no campus, or even locale, I have ever experienced which is more open to different ways of thinking about, and living, life. You very rarely find people here who are openly intolerant of other people's viewpoints or opinions.
It really depends on the teacher. I've had some teachers that bore me to death and I never even really know what they looked like until I turn in my final because I had to sit in the back of the lecture hall everyday. But I had one teacher who noticed that I loved his class by my grades and apparent eagerness that showed just sitting in his class. He talked to me outside of class and eventually convinced me to change my major. He is now my unofficial academic advisor. I also feel like I have more opportunities here. After just one quarter of PSY 101, my professor pink slipped me into PSY 390 and I'm doing research as a freshman.
The difference I found at OHIO when I transferred here was how involved the students are in everything. The administration really values the opinions of the students and are constantly trying to involve them in important decisions. I feel like OHIO really is run by the students.
For the most part, yes. But it's not really a bad thing. There are other people here too if you don't fit into those two groups.
I was really surprised by how many people I met that didn't drink. If you don't drink, there are still so many things to do. My favorite thing to do is go to the Front Room in Baker Center every Friday night. I play board games with my friends and listen to the musicians playing until midnight, when a professional comedian performs. It's always a great way to end the week and start the weekend. Also, there are always performances and concerts and plays and speakers that actually have interesting things to say.
I think the biggest stereotype about Ohio University is that it's a major party school and that all the students drink.
The worst thing about my school is that it is not more than 30% handicapp accessible. I am not handicap but I do wonder sometime, if I would be able to go to this University if I were. I go to class each day and I admire those who need wheel chairs or crutches in order to get around campus. I wish that there were more buildings equipped to cater to handicap needs.
Beautiful campus, hundrends of student and community organizations, good art school, good journalism school, and great local town not far from hiking, camping, etc.
The best school I will ever go to.
I guess I wish I had known I would have changed my major haha I dunno
OU is definitely a party school and that atmosphere is what makes it so much fun. However, because everyone is out to have a good time it is so easy to meet people on campus with similar interests and everyone is laid back and friendly. Making friends/ forming study groups is no problem and you will make the best friends of your life here.
A person who is motivated and willing to experience new things. There are so many opportunities available you have to be willing to try new things. you also have to be motivation and hard work.
A person that doesnt know how to manage there time and get their school work done. Also you should be able to get along with all races because OU is diverse and is a very open school the people are very friendly and except all races.
The beautiful campus! Ohio University is absolutely gorgeous in all seasons.
The most frustrating thing about this school is the administration. The administrators at this school are, to boil it down to a few choice adjectives, a bunch of greedy, apathetic, money-grubbing scrooges. The top administration, from the Board of Trustees down to the Provost, are more interested, and I am tempted to say, solely interested, in squeezing every last penny out of students pockets. This manifests itself in various ways; food quality (poor), education quality (good, but could be much better) and athletics (more emphasized for benefit of the administration as a profit-generating tool, than student enjoyment).
The stereotype of students at Ohio University is that we are only about partying. While we do like to have fun with our free time we do not consider partying our top priority. Yes we are ranked as the number one party school in the country but we also have very established and well-known programs for many different majors. I am in the business school and I know for a fact that the business program here is committed to giving you real world experience and preparing you for life after college. People that are in my classes work diligently on their school work and don't let the partying image effect their schoolwork. Yes we do like to have fun on weekends and on our spare time but the stereotype of students at Ohio University only caring about drinking and partying and not about schoolwork is not only offensive to us, it is wrong as well.
"Ohio vs. Toledo, ""Bon Jovi Show"" (Full Show) November 4, 2005"
Classes at Ohio University are typically lecture or discussion based.The general education class are typically lecture halls, while class protaining to majors are discussion and smaller sizes.
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All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
93% of students attending Ohio University-Main Campus receive some sort of financial aid. 27% were awarded federal grants. While 63% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
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