Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is one of the campuses of Ohio University. It is located in Lancaster, Ohio. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus offers associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in diverse areas of study. It also offers online courses to its students. The campus also has a center for adult learning.
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus’s athletics department sponsors sports teams in basketball, volleyball, baseball, tennis, golf, softball and tennis. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is a member of the Ohio Regional Campus Conference. The campus also hosts a wide variety of student clubs and organizations, including Phi Theta Kappa, Lambda Pi Eta and Alpha Phi Omega.
Ohio University Lancaster is in Lancaster, OH. Lancaster is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Ohio University Lancaster issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management, engineering technician, family and social work, and liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,728 students study at Ohio University Lancaster (in 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission Statement
Ohio University holds as its central purpose the intellectual and personal development of its students. Distinguished by its rich history, diverse campus, international community, and beautiful Appalachian setting, Ohio University is known as well for its outstanding faculty of accomplished teachers whose research and creative activity advance knowledge across many disciplines."
More complete details are provided below.
Ohio University Lancaster Campus
1570 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130-1037
General Phone: (740) 654-6711
http://www.lancaster.ohiou.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 25 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business and Management | 24 | business management, accounting technology, MIS |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and police |
| Medical Support and Technology | 7 | medical assistant |
| Media | 4 | radio and TV tech |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | child development |
Number of programs and degrees for Ohio University Lancaster in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 74 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Ohio University Lancaster had a total enrollment of 1,728 students (1,239 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 21 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lancaster, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,581 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,904 |
| Books and supplies | $ 873 |
Financial Aid:
Ohio University Lancaster participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 310003)
Ohio University Lancaster has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $67,431 | 11 | $69,044 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $51,410 | 3 | $50,405 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $63,648 | 14 | $65,050 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ohio University Lancaster Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career 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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