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Ohio University - Lancaster Campus, Ohio

Overview of Ohio University - Lancaster Campus

Ohio University Lancaster can be found in Lancaster, Ohio (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Ohio University Lancaster.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in business and management, engineering technician, family and social work, and security and law enforcement.

Ohio University Lancaster Selectivity

Ohio University Lancaster is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

In 2005, 1,708 students were enrolled in Ohio University Lancaster.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission Statement Ohio University is a national, public, comprehensive university that emphasizes a high-quality, learning-centered educational experience and conducts world-class research in many disciplines. The Athens campus combines undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a residential setting; the regional campuses offer enhanced access to many of the same quality programs. This combination of strengths, setting, and access fosters a diverse academic community that serves the economic and cultural needs of the region and benefits the state, nation, and world by generating new knowledge and educating future citizens and leaders."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Ohio University Lancaster

Ohio University - Lancaster Campus
1570 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130-1037
http://www.lancaster.ohiou.edu

Ohio University Lancaster Programs and Degrees (2005)

Ohio University Lancaster awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management24accounting technology, business management, MIS
Liberal Arts17liberal arts and sciences, humanities
Security And Law Enforcement13criminal justice and police
Family And Social Work9child development
Engineering Technician6electronics tech, engineering technician
Medical Assistant And Technician2medical assistant
Media1radio and TV tech

Number of programs and degrees for Ohio University Lancaster in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree7211

Ohio University Lancaster Student Body

In 2005, Ohio University Lancaster had a total enrollment of 1,708 students (1,259 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate91%
Graduate9%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White97%
Black1%
Hispanic0%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1922%
20-2117%
22-2417%
25-2916%
30-348%
35-395%
40-497%
50-643%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Ohio99%

Ohio University Lancaster Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time19 %

Ohio University Lancaster Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Lancaster, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Ohio University Lancaster Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,323
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,646
Books and supplies$ 840

Financial Aid:
Ohio University Lancaster participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 310003)

Ohio University Lancaster Faculty

Ohio University Lancaster has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year1*0*
Associate professoracademic year10$61,05510$59,519
Assistant professoracademic year7$44,6132*
All faculty totalacademic year18$54,82912$57,787

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Ohio University Lancaster Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

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Ohio University Lancaster Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ohio University Lancaster Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Ohio University Lancaster % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Ohio University Lancaster % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Ohio University Lancaster Salaries of full-time faculty
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Ohio University Lancaster Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Ohio University Lancaster % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Ohio University Lancaster % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in liberal arts
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Ohio University Lancaster % of degrees in liberal arts
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Ohio University Lancaster Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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