Public university in Athens, Ohio, United States
According to Wikipedia, Ohio University is a public research university in Athens, Ohio. The first university chartered by an Act of Congress and the first to be chartered in Ohio, it was chartered in 1787 by the Congress of the Confederation and subsequently approved for the territory in 1802 and state in 1804, opening for students in 1809. Ohio University is the oldest university in Ohio, the tenth oldest public university in the United States and the 32nd oldest among public and private universities. As of fall 2020, the university's total enrollment at Athens was slightly more than 25,000, while the all-campus enrollment was just over 30,000.
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22,518 | 87% | 66% | 1155 | 23 |
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $12,612 |
If you graduate from Ohio University, then you can expect to earn an average of $45,800 per year. You also have a 89% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 24,617 | 19,459 | 5,158 |
Ohio University is located at 020 Chubb Hall, Athens OH 45701-2979
Athens has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
Ohio University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
Ohio University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Communications, Education, and History. Here are some of Ohio University's most famous alumni:
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