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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.
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.
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.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Some professors at Ohio University Southern are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
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.
Ohio University Southern Campus
1804 Liberty Ave
Ironton, OH 45638
General Phone: (740) 533-4600
http://www.southern.ohiou.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 35 | licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 26 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and police |
| Animal Science And Care | 10 | equestrian studies |
| Media | 10 | radio and TV tech |
| Medicine | 7 | health professions |
| Business And Management | 6 | accounting technology, MIS |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Ohio University Southern in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 112 | 10 |
In 2007, Ohio University Southern had a total enrollment of 1,699 students (1,401 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 89% |
| Kentucky | 8% |
| West Virginia | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 3 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $77,642 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $62,684 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 9 | $48,147 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $47,845 | 8 | $46,661 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $54,621 | 21 | $52,317 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ohio University Southern Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
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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