Ohio University-Main Campus
PublicAthens, OH
Ohio University-Main Campus is a public very large school in Athens, OH, enrolling about 19,633 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 85% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Air Transportation (Transportation and Materials Moving), where graduates report median earnings of $99,701/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Ohio University-Main Campus's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $10,680 more per year in tuition and fees (1.8x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Ohio University-Main Campus's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Ohio University-Main Campus weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ohio University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
Ohio University-Main Campus in Athens, OH admits approximately 85% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Ohio University-Main Campus?
Admitted students at Ohio University-Main Campus typically score between 1090–1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Ohio University-Main Campus?
Admitted students at Ohio University-Main Campus typically score between 22–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Ohio University-Main Campus cost?
Ohio University-Main Campus's total cost of attendance is reported at $30,586 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Ohio University-Main Campus?
For 2024-25, Ohio University-Main Campus's published tuition and required fees were $24,838 for out-of-state students and $14,158 for in-state students -- $10,680 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Ohio University-Main Campus?
Ohio University-Main Campus's deadlines are Early Action Nov 15, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Ohio University-Main Campus require students to live on campus?
No -- Ohio University-Main Campus doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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