# Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/ohio-university-main-campus

Ohio University-Main Campus is a public college in Athens, OH with 19,633 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants, and admitted students average 1212 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,666 per year ($15,142 for families earning under $30,000). 65% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,938 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 85% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 25,648 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 21,739 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 550–650 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 540–640 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 22–28 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $31,615 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $20,666 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $15,142 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $14,643 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $16,141 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $22,188 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $24,609 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 19,633 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 65% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $61,938 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,475 (FY2024) |

## What Ohio University-Main Campus considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Ohio University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?**

Ohio University-Main Campus admits 85% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Ohio University-Main Campus?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1212.

**What ACT score do you need for Ohio University-Main Campus?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–28.

**Is Ohio University-Main Campus test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Ohio University-Main Campus?**

In Fall 2023, 25,648 students applied to Ohio University-Main Campus and 21,739 were admitted; 4,593 enrolled.

**Does Ohio University-Main Campus consider legacy status?**

Yes. Ohio University-Main Campus reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Ohio University-Main Campus require an essay?**

Ohio University-Main Campus reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Ohio University-Main Campus cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $31,615 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,666.

**What is Ohio University-Main Campus's graduation rate?**

65% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 204857. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology