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Ohio University is found in Athens, Ohio. Athens is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Ohio University.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from Ohio University is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in media and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission to Ohio University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 600.
Ohio University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 20,461 in 2005 at Ohio University.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Ohio University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-American Conference.
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.
Ohio University - Main Campus
Athens, OH 45701-2979
General Phone: (740) 593-1000
Admissions Phone: (740) 593-4100
Financial Aid Phone: (740) 593-4141
http://www.ohio.edu
Ohio University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,220 | liberal arts and humanities, political science, sociology, English, liberal arts and sciences, economics, interdisciplinary studies, history, ... |
| Media | 782 | journalism, organizational communications, radio and television, communication studies, communication and journalism, digital communications, photojournalism, broadcast journalism, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 725 | secondary teaching, early childhood education, special ed, school counseling, higher education administration, educational administration, instructional media design, elementary school teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 698 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, MIS, human resources, international business, managerial economics, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 347 | health and physical education, exercise science, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, dietitian, parks and recreation studies |
| Family And Social Work | 281 | child development, family studies, public administration, social work, housing, foodservice management, family resource management, food and nutrition |
| Engineering | 246 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, various engineering courses |
| Science | 229 | zoology, chemistry, biology, physics, geology, botany, wildlife biology, call and molecular biology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 223 | psychology, physical therapy, clinical psychology, experimental psychology, community health services, organizational psychology |
| Medicine | 121 | osteopathic medicine, gerontology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 109 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Medical Adminstration | 78 | health care administration, environmental health, occupational health |
| Construction Trades | 76 | apparel and textiles |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 60 | printmaking, cinematography, photography, commercial photography |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 54 | acting, drama, dance, theatre design, playwriting and screenwriting, theatre arts management, theater history and criticism, directing |
| Mathematics | 51 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Music | 48 | music performance, music theory and composition, piano, voice, music history and theory |
| Engineering Technician | 48 | industrial tech, environmental engineering tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 47 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 42 | criminology, criminal justice and police |
| Fine Arts | 42 | art history and criticism, painting, ceramics, sculpture |
| Art Studies | 37 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Transportation | 35 | aviation tech, aviation operations |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 27 | registered nursing |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 21 | environmental studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 17 | philosophy |
| Design | 15 | graphic design |
Number of programs and degrees for Ohio University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,222 | 113 |
| Master's degree | 980 | 78 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 162 | 9 |
| Doctor's degree | 147 | 29 |
| First-professional degree | 97 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 47 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 24 | 5 |
In 2005, Ohio University had a total enrollment of 20,461 students (19,407 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 91% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 78 % |
Ohio University offers campus housing for 7,825 of its 19,407 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Athens, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,367 | 11,027 | 89% | 4,165 | 38% |
| Men | 5,544 | 4,826 | 87% | 1,967 | 41% |
| Women | 6,823 | 6,201 | 91% | 2,198 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 54% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (740) 593-4100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,235 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,199 |
| Room and board | $ 7,686 |
| Room charge | $ 3,855 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,831 |
| Books and supplies | $ 840 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,477 |
Financial Aid:
Ohio University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 310000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (740) 593-4141
Ohio University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 156 | $89,895 | 46 | $82,237 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 182 | $66,020 | 102 | $65,669 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 149 | $56,435 | 101 | $51,390 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 488 | $70,693 | 249 | $62,938 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-American Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-American Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-American Conference |
| Track | Mid-American Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 190 | 161 | 351 |
| Football | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| Track | 27 | 25 | 52 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 122 | 162 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Evaluation and Research
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Housing and Human Environments, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
African-American/Black Studies
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Cartography
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
Geography
Geography, Other
German Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Southeast Asian Studies
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Health Communication
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Photojournalism
Radio and Television
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Environmental Health
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial Photography
Photography
Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Wildlife Biology
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Experimental Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ohio University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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