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Ohio University Lancaster Campus

Ohio University Lancaster Campus

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.

Overview of Ohio University Lancaster Campus

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.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management, engineering technician, family and social work, and liberal arts.

Ohio University Lancaster Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.

Faculty

The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Ohio University Lancaster

Ohio University Lancaster Campus
1570 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130-1037
General Phone: (740) 654-6711
http://www.lancaster.ohiou.edu

Ohio University Lancaster Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts25liberal arts and sciences, humanities, interdisciplinary studies
Business and Management24business management, accounting technology, MIS
Security and Law Enforcement10criminal justice and police
Medical Support and Technology7medical assistant
Media4radio and TV tech
Family and Social Work4child development

Number of programs and degrees for Ohio University Lancaster in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree7410

Ohio University Lancaster Student Body

In 2007-2008, Ohio University Lancaster had a total enrollment of 1,728 students (1,239 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White94%
Black3%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1926%
20-2119%
22-2417%
25-2913%
30-346%
35-395%
40-495%
50-642%

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

ResidencePercent
Ohio100%

Ohio University Lancaster Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time55 %
Part-Time21 %

Ohio University Lancaster Room and Board (2007)

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.

Ohio University Lancaster Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Ohio University Lancaster has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1010
Non-tenured, but on tenure track43
Non-tenured and not on tenure track01

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*0*
Associate professoracademic year8$67,43111$69,044
Assistant professoracademic year4$51,4103$50,405
All faculty totalacademic year14$63,64814$65,050

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

Ohio University Lancaster Degree Programs (2007)

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 5%Ohio University Lancaster % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Ohio University Lancaster % of degrees in liberal arts
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Ohio University Lancaster Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Ohio University Lancaster % of degrees in engineering technician
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Ohio University Lancaster Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Ohio University Lancaster Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Ohio University Lancaster % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Ohio University Lancaster % of degrees in business and management
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 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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