Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is a public 4-year college in Lancaster, Ohio with 691 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $6,593 a year after grants and graduates 14% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus acceptance rate and admissions
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $6,552 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $9,788 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $11,954 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $6,593 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $6,593 a year after grants and scholarships, $5,361 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 14% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $61,938 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $20,475 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 33% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus majors and what graduates earn
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus awarded bachelor's degrees in 18 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from marketing ($78,506).
All 18 majors at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | 1 | $58,061 | $78,506 | $23,085 |
| Business administration | 2 | $57,179 | $71,478 | $16,025 |
| Health administration | 1 | $48,894 | $61,538 | $22,775 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 0 | $44,580 | $58,647 | $26,750 |
| Speech-language pathology | 0 | $36,991 | $57,085 | $22,125 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 0 | $48,154 | $55,867 | $24,272 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 0 | $38,102 | $55,352 | $23,096 |
| Communication | 9 | $44,757 | $54,695 | $19,458 |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 1 | $43,319 | $53,206 | $20,500 |
| Social work | 7 | $40,529 | $49,690 | $17,805 |
| Psychology | 3 | $35,609 | $49,399 | $20,354 |
| History | 1 | $23,657 | $46,101 | $19,375 |
| Teacher education by grade level | 0 | $37,454 | $43,893 | $20,612 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 1 | $29,964 | $40,479 | $20,500 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | n/a | n/a | $21,625 |
| Criminal justice | 1 | $46,049 | n/a | $19,000 |
| Economics | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 691 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 65% women, 36% men
- 16 students for every faculty member
- Setting: rural, near a city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
No. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Ohio University-Lancaster Campus cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $6,552 for in-state students and $9,788 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $6,593 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
14% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $61,938 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.