Ohio University-Main Campus

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,158

3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$21,907

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.27%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

85%

27,486 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

26,323

75.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

65.2%

2,589 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Ohio University-Main Campus is $14,158, which is $17,762 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,907.

In 2024, 68% of undergraduate students attending Ohio University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,158

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ohio University-Main Campus was $14,158. The cost of tuition at Ohio University-Main Campus is $−17,762 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ohio University-Main Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,907

2024 Value

6.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Ohio University-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,907. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Ohio University-Main Campus grew by 6.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ohio University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,974

Room and Board

$840

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ohio University-Main Campus was of $12,974 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.17% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $840. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ohio University-Main Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Ohio University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.03% with respect to 2023, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ohio University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.27%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Ohio University-Main Campus was 0.27%, which represents 17 out of the 6295 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Ohio University-Main Campus had a total enrollment of 26,323 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Ohio University-Main Campus is 19,901 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,422. This means that 75.6% of students enrolled at Ohio University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ohio University-Main Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.7% White, 5.61% Black or African American, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% Two or More Races, 2.15% Asian, 0.118% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0646% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Ohio University-Main Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49%), followed by White Male (34%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.71%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.9%), followed by White Male (22.8%) and Asian Female (2.93%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ohio University-Main Campus in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26,323 students. The full-time enrollment at Ohio University-Main Campus is 19,901 and the part-time enrollment is 6,422. This means that 75.6% of students enrolled at Ohio University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ohio University-Main Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ohio University-Main Campus was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Ohio University-Main Campus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ohio University-Main Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
20,442 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,478 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,236 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ohio University-Main Campus is 77.7% White, 5.61% Black or African American, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% Two or More Races, 2.15% Asian, 0.118% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0646% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 450 students (1.71%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 2,174 more women than men received degrees from Ohio University-Main Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus is white (6,344 degrees awarded). There were 13.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (458 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Ohio University-Main Campus is Registered Nursing (1,212 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (259 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (217 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ohio University-Main Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (107 degrees awarded), Communications (515 degrees), and Physical Sciences (205 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio University-Main Campus are Other managers (246,035 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (131,111 people), Postsecondary teachers (126,112 people), Marketing managers (96,561 people), and Secondary school teachers (87,605 people).

The most specialized majors at Ohio University-Main Campus in 2024 are Cultural & Gender Studies (107 degrees awarded), Communications (515 degrees), Physical Sciences (205 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (254 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (107 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio University-Main Campus are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Ohio University-Main Campus are Cultural & Gender Studies (107 degrees awarded), Communications (515 degrees), Physical Sciences (205 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (254 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (107 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio University-Main Campus are Elementary & secondary schools (347,102 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (333,488 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (214,687 people), Computer Systems Design (200,482 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (132,695 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ohio University-Main Campus.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
100 degrees awarded
Humanistic Studies
31 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Ohio University-Main Campus was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 100 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Ohio University-Main Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,012

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

5,186

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 3,012 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio University-Main Campus, which is 0.581 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,186).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ohio University-Main Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 183 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio University-Main Campus in Registered Nursing, which is 0.168 times less than the 1,090 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 1,090 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio University-Main Campus in Registered Nursing, which is 5.96 times more than the 183 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 49% of students graduating from Ohio University-Main Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (69.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Ohio University-Main Campus is Female and White (69.5% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.13% of graduates (55 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,344 degrees awarded
Black or African American
458 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
377 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ohio University-Main Campus is white (6,344 degrees awarded). There were 13.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (458 degrees).

1.83% of degree recipients (150 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
5,462 degrees awarded
White Female
5,281 degrees awarded
White Female
5,265 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ohio University-Main Campus is white female (5,462 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (5,281 degrees).

Operations

Ohio University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $780M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 84.4M (10.8%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Ohio University-Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of 753M. Ohio University-Main Campus employs 325 Associate professors, 269 Professors and 263 Assistant professors. Most academics at Ohio University-Main Campus are Male Associate professor (184), Male Professor (174), and Female Assistant professor (143).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio University-Main Campus are: Management, with 509 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 383 employees, and Service with 368 employees.

Endowment

$780M

2024 Endowment

11.8%

growth from 2023

Ohio University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $780M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Ohio University-Main Campus grew 11.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $527M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Ohio University-Main Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$43.6M - Federal
$7.33M - State
$345k - Local

As of 2024, Ohio University-Main Campus received $43.6M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7.33M from state grants and contracts, and $345k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$324M

2024 Salaries

5.15%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Ohio University-Main Campus paid a median of $324M in salaries, which represents 43% of their overall expenditure ($753M) and a 5.15% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.02% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.04% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$80.1M

Instructional Salaries

882

Number of Employees

In 2024, Ohio University-Main Campus paid a total of $80.1M to 882 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio University-Main Campus were Management with 509 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 383 employees, and Service with 368 employees.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

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