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Ohio University Southern Campus

Ohio University Southern Campus

Ohio University Southern Campus, a regional campus of the Ohio University, was established in 1956. At the time, classes were held in the Ironton High School. Currently, the campus is located in Ironton, Ohio. The university also has extension centers in Proctorville, Ironton, and Franklin Furnace, Ohio. Ohio University Southern Campus's recent enrollments have been more than 2,000 students every year.

Ohio University Southern Campus offers a number of associate’s and bachelor’s degrees. Students can opt for courses in arts, electronic media, child development, nursing, business administration, education, and economics, among others.

The sports teams of Ohio University Southern Campus are known as the Trailblazers. The university also sponsors a number of student clubs and organizations including the J.U.S.T.I.C.E., Chess Club, ENVOI, Drama Club, Student Government, Student Nurses Association, and EM Club. In addition, students are involved in the honor societies of Kappa Delta Pi, and Phi Alpha Xi.

Overview of Ohio University Southern Campus

Ohio University Southern is in a medium-sized suburb, in Ironton, OH. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Ohio University Southern earn degrees up to the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at Ohio University Southern include media, animal science and care, office and administration, nursing and emergency medicine, and security and law enforcement.

Ohio University Southern Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.

Faculty

Some professors at Ohio University Southern are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

The school, in 2007, had 1,699 students (1,401 full-time equivalent).

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 Southern

Ohio University Southern Campus
1804 Liberty Ave
Ironton, OH 45638
General Phone: (740) 533-4600
http://www.southern.ohiou.edu/

Ohio University Southern Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine35licensed practical nurse
Liberal Arts26liberal arts and sciences, humanities
Security And Law Enforcement12criminal justice and police
Animal Science And Care10equestrian studies
Media10radio and TV tech
Medicine7health professions
Business And Management6accounting technology, MIS
Office And Administration6administrative assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Ohio University Southern in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree11210

Ohio University Southern Student Body

In 2007, Ohio University Southern had a total enrollment of 1,699 students (1,401 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White96%
Black3%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1916%
20-2116%
22-2416%
25-2918%
30-3412%
35-398%
40-499%
50-643%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Ohio89%
Kentucky8%
West Virginia2%
Pennsylvania1%

Ohio University Southern Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time50 %
Part-Time46 %

Ohio University Southern Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Ironton, 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 Southern Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,395
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,715
Books and supplies$ 870

Financial Aid:
Ohio University Southern participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 310004)

Ohio University Southern Faculty

Ohio University Southern has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured33
Non-tenured, but on tenure track27
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1011

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year0*3$77,642
Associate professoracademic year3$62,6841*
Assistant professoracademic year2*9$48,147
Instructoracademic year9$47,8458$46,661
Lectureracademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year15$54,62121$52,317

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

Ohio University Southern Degree Programs (2007)

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies

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

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

MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

Ohio University Southern Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ohio University Southern Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in animal science and care
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Ohio University Southern % of degrees in animal science and care
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%Ohio University Southern % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Ohio University Southern % of degrees in media
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Ohio University Southern Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Ohio University Southern Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Ohio University Southern % of degrees in office and administration
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%Ohio University Southern Salaries of full-time faculty
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Ohio University Southern % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Ohio University Southern % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in medicine
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 16%Ohio University Southern % of degrees in medicine
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Ohio University Southern Female % of student body
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
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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