Ohio University

More than 250 paths to career success
Interested in journalism, engineering, teaching, nursing, music performance, or chemistry? How about studying International Business, researching ways to improve health care, or solving environmental problems?

No matter what you want to do—from learning to produce a film to studying the biology of dinosaurs—OHIO has a major to match your interests. You can even design your own major through our Bachelor of Specialized Studies program.

Ohio University is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and by recognized professional accrediting associations. Ranked in the top half of public universities nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, OHIO boasts a 94% rate of graduates who are employed or in graduate/professional school within 12 months of graduation.

Picture perfect
What makes OHIO one of the nation’s most picturesque campuses? Visitors talk about the welcoming vibe, the smiling faces and brick pathways, the classic architecture, the cherry blossom trees in the spring, or the squirrels jumping about the leaves in the fall. Students and parents visiting for the first time often tell us, “This is what a college campus should look like!”

A welcoming campus
Located among beautifully wooded hills, OHIO is known for more than its beauty—it’s a welcoming place and a peaceful, safe environment where new friends are waiting to meet you. At OHIO, you will be part of a community. New friendships in the residence halls are just the beginning. OHIO offers opportunities for the complete collegiate experience: from honors programming, undergraduate research, and student organizations to NCAA Division I athletics, recreational activities, and a great variety of arts-related events.

Dedicated and helpful professors
From spending extra time after class to discuss concepts to answering questions over e-mail on a weekend, our professors are approachable, accessible, and committed to your success. With small class sizes and accessible faculty members, OHIO students receive individualized attention. Faculty members are engaged in cutting-edge research and creative work, leading the Carnegie Foundation to rate OHIO a high-activity research institution. Faculty members are also equally dedicated to the success of their students. In addition, OHIO’s Honors Tutorial College is the only degree-granting college of its kind in the nation and offers high-achieving students the option of an instructional approach modeled after the tutorial system practiced for centuries at Cambridge and Oxford Universities in Great Britain. 

International focus
OHIO welcomed our first international student in 1895, and the tradition of international commitment continues today. Ohio University prides itself on its diversity of cultures and international student–friendly environment. An essential part of OHIO’s identity, international students are valued in the classroom and on campus. Many internationally focused academic conferences, guest lectures, and social events take place annually.

For students who require instruction in English as a Second Language, the University’s Ohio Program of Intensive English (OPIE) has been providing students with quality language instruction since 1967. The curriculum focuses on academic study and research skills. All OPIE instructors are professionally trained and experienced in the teaching of English as a Second Language.

Scholarships and our fixed-rate guarantee
Incoming freshmen who take the SAT or ACT exam and begin studies fall semester are eligible for merit-based scholarship consideration. Merit scholarships are available to transfer students in limited quantity, and 2,000 graduate appointments are available for master’s and PhD candidates. Appointments are awarded competitively by schools or departments.

Ohio University offers The OHIO Guarantee™, which enables students (Ohio residents and non-residents alike) to pay a single fixed rate for tuition, room and meal plan, and fees for four years. The OHIO Guarantee takes the guesswork out of planning and financing a college education.  

Visit us in person or take a look online
In person visits are always best! But if you can’t make it to Athens, you can explore Ohio University online through our e-tour. Take a virtual walk across campus and learn more about everything from the academic buildings to the College Green. You can even get a look inside our residence halls! You can schedule a visit or take a virtual tour of our Athens Campus at ohio.edu/tour.

An extraordinary university experience awaits
We look forward to celebrating your achievements—as both a student and a future graduate. Visit ohio.edu/admissions to learn more.