Athens, Ohio
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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…
National rank
Ranked #123 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National Universities
Ranked #178 in National Universities (2025). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #184 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #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).
Total CoA (on-campus): $31,096
Room & Board: $13,594
Books & Supplies: $840
Receive Aid: 97%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,616
Pell Grant Recipients: 22%
Total CoA (on-campus): $41,464
Room & Board: $13,594
Books & Supplies: $840
Receive Aid: 97%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,616
Pell Grant Recipients: 22%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1100–1290
SAT ERW: 560–650
SAT Math: 540–640
ACT Composite: 22–28
020 Chubb Hall, Athens, Ohio, 45701-2979
Visit University SiteWorld rank
Ranked #901 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗