Ohio University-Main Campus is a public 4-year college in Athens, Ohio with 19,633 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants, costs an average of $20,666 a year after grants and graduates 65% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Ohio University-Main Campus acceptance rate and admissions
Ohio University-Main Campus admitted 85% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1090 to 1290
4001600
ACT composite
22 to 28
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 550 to 650, math 540 to 640). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Next deadline: Early action, Nov 15, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: $55 for U.S. applicants ($75 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Ohio University-Main Campus’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Ohio University-Main Campus tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$14,582
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$25,796
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$14,740
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$31,615
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$20,666
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $20,666 a year after grants and scholarships, $10,949 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):
Ohio University-Main Campus graduation rate, earnings and debt
65%finished within 6 years84%came back for year two26%get a Pell Grant
65% 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
Ohio University-Main Campus$61,938
Ohio median, public 4-year$56,258
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Ohio University-Main Campus$20,475
Ohio median$20,500
U.S. median$19,500
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-Main Campus majors and what graduates earn
Ohio University-Main Campus awarded bachelor's degrees in 94 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from air transportation ($99,701).
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.
Graduate programs at Ohio University-Main Campus
107 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Ohio University-Main Campus?
Ohio University-Main Campus admitted 85% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Ohio University-Main Campus cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $14,582 for in-state students and $25,796 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $20,666 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Ohio University-Main Campus?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 550 to 650 in reading and writing and 540 to 640 in math, and 22 to 28 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Ohio University-Main Campus test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Ohio University-Main Campus reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Ohio University-Main Campus?
65% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Ohio University-Main 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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