Athens, Ohio · ★ 4.0 / 5 Overall (3 Student Reviews)
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
Ohio University is a public research university in Athens, Ohio, founded in 1804 as the first university established in the former Northwest Territory. It offers more than 250 areas of undergraduate study, along with certificates and graduate degrees, and is classified among R1: Doctoral Universities with very high research spending and doctorate production. Its intercollegiate teams, known as the Bobcats, compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Mid-American Conference.
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020 Chubb Hall, Athens, Ohio, 45701-2979
Visit University SiteRanked #408 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #475 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #601 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #901 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1100–1290
SAT ERW: 560–650
SAT math: 540–640
ACT composite: 22–28
Total: 24,937
Undergrad: 19,100
Undergrad full-time: 15,718
Graduate: 5,837
Part-time: 6,088
In-state
Tuition: $13,746
Total cost on campus: $31,096
Out-of-state
Tuition: $24,114
Total cost on campus: $41,464
Room & board: $13,594
Books & supplies: $840
Receive aid: 97%
Avg grant aid: $8,616
Pell grant recipients: 22%
Rent: $575 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.32 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $11.87
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.