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Ohio University is a public university situated in Athens, Ohio. It was established in the year 1804. It is one of the oldest colleges in Ohio and one of the largest universities in Appalachia. There are above 20,000 students in this college. Post graduate and undergraduate degrees are offered here. The colleges and schools under this university are the following:
The athletics teams at OU are nicknamed the Bobcats. The mascot is called Rufus the Bobcat, and the official colors are green and white. Men's baseball, basketball, cross country, wrestling and golf, and women's field hockey, soccer, swimming, diving, and softball are the sports played here.
Students attend Ohio University in Athens, OH, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Ohio University degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Ohio University is known for its programs in media and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 600.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Ohio University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 21,089 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
Full-time students are the norm 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 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 Main Campus
Athens, OH 45701-2979
General Phone: (740) 593-1000
http://www.ohio.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,159 | liberal arts and humanities, political science, sociology, English, economics, liberal arts and sciences, history, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 706 | secondary teaching, early childhood education, special ed, school counseling, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, instructional media design, higher education administration, ... |
| Business and Management | 675 | marketing, business management, finance, accounting, MIS, managerial economics, human resources, international business, ... |
| Media | 652 | journalism, radio and television, organizational communications, digital communications, photojournalism, broadcast journalism, communication studies, health communication, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 361 | health and physical education, exercise science, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies, dietitian |
| Family and Social Work | 269 | child development, social work, family studies, public administration, foodservice management, housing, food and nutrition, family resource management |
| Engineering | 231 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, various engineering courses |
| Therapy and Counseling | 230 | psychology, physical therapy, clinical psychology, experimental psychology, organizational psychology, community health services |
| Science | 208 | zoology, chemistry, physics, geology, botany, wildlife biology, call and molecular biology, biology, ... |
| Medicine | 128 | osteopathic medicine, gerontology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 125 | information technology, computer networking, computer science, computer and info science |
| Medical Administration | 124 | health care administration, environmental health, occupational health, health services administration |
| Medical Support and Technology | 121 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 91 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing administration |
| Construction Trades | 75 | apparel and textiles |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 52 | drama, dance, acting, theatre design, playwriting and screenwriting, directing, theater history and criticism, theatre arts management |
| Fine Arts | 47 | art history and criticism, painting, sculpture, ceramics |
| Music | 38 | music performance, music theory and composition, voice, music history and theory |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 36 | photography, cinematography, printmaking, commercial photography |
| Engineering Technician | 35 | industrial tech |
| Art Studies | 31 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 30 | criminology |
| Mathematics | 30 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Transportation | 25 | aviation tech, aviation operations |
| Design | 16 | graphic design |
| Religion and Philosophy | 13 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 11 | environmental studies |
| Animal Science and Care | 1 | equestrian studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Ohio University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,025 | 113 |
| Master's degree | 956 | 82 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 207 | 11 |
| Doctor's degree | 147 | 32 |
| First-professional degree | 106 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 52 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 27 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Ohio University had a total enrollment of 21,089 students (23,112 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 88% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Ohio University offers campus housing for 7,712 of its 23,112 (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. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14,046 | 10,931 | 78% | 3,985 | 36% |
| Men | 6,441 | 4,823 | 75% | 1,822 | 38% |
| Women | 7,605 | 6,108 | 80% | 2,163 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 47% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,907 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,871 |
| Room and board | $ 8,946 |
| Room charge | $ 4,857 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,089 |
| Books and supplies | $ 873 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,651 |
Financial Aid:
Ohio University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 310000)
Ohio University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 374 | 164 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 141 | 88 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 92 | 91 |
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 | 160 | $100,395 | 61 | $89,169 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 192 | $74,995 | 103 | $73,536 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 173 | $58,789 | 112 | $56,400 |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $48,121 | 35 | $43,540 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 10 | $43,875 | 9 | $40,582 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 7 | $51,007 | 4 | $35,254 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 557 | $75,674 | 324 | $65,927 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-American Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-American Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-American Conference |
| Track | Mid-American Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 198 | 177 | 375 |
| Football | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| Track | 21 | 30 | 51 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 47 | 133 | 180 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
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
Financial Planning and Services
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 Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
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
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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
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
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
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Southeast Asian Studies
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Health Communication
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Photojournalism
Radio and Television
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health Services Administration
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Wildlife Biology
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
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 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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