Ohio University Southern is located in a medium-sized suburb, in Ironton, Ohio. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Ohio University Southern top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study medicine, hospitality, media, animal science and care, nursing and emergency medicine, and security and law enforcement.
Ohio University Southern maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Ohio University Southern offers classes to 1,857 students (1,524 full-time equivalent).
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 - Southern Campus
1804 Liberty Ave
Ironton, OH 45638
General Phone: (740) 533-4600
Admissions Phone: (740) 533-4600
Financial Aid Phone: (740) 533-4600
http://www.southern.ohiou.edu/
Ohio University Southern awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 28 | licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Media | 18 | radio and TV tech |
| Medicine | 17 | health professions |
| Business And Management | 14 | business management, accounting technology, MIS |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and police |
| Hospitality | 6 | tourism and travel |
| Animal Science And Care | 6 | equestrian studies |
| Office And Administration | 5 | administrative assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | child development |
Number of programs and degrees for Ohio University Southern in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 129 | 12 |
In 2005, Ohio University Southern had a total enrollment of 1,857 students (1,524 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 90% |
| Kentucky | 8% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Ironton, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (740) 533-4600
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,146 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,829 |
| Books and supplies | $ 840 |
Financial Aid:
Ohio University Southern participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 310004)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (740) 533-4600
Ohio University Southern 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 | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $54,457 | 3 | $53,885 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 8 | $46,685 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $55,747 | 13 | $53,669 |
*: 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
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
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 media (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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