Ohio University-Main Campus

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Ohio University-Main Campus can be found in Athens, OH, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. The students enrolled at Ohio University-Main Campus number approximately 28,000 each year, and is one of the biggest colleges in the state.

Many of the students that got into Ohio University-Main Campus earned an SAT score within the range of 1050 to 1260, or got accepted with an ACT score in the range of 21 to 26. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the Ohio University-Main Campus average GPA range for accepted students is around 3.13 - 3.38. About 80 percent of all students which applied were accepted at Ohio University-Main Campus, and from those that were granted acceptance nearly 19 percent continued on to enroll. Based on historical acceptance rate data, the projected Ohio University-Main Campus acceptance rate 2021 is estimated to be 73%. You can get more information from the admissions office website at .ohio.edu.

Overall Ohio University-Main Campus Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

82.1%

The overall acceptance rate for Ohio University-Main Campus was reported as 82.1% in Fall 2020 with over 24,200 applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 21 - 26
  • Average GPA: 3.13 - 3.38

How Hard Is It to Get into Ohio University-Main Campus?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into Ohio University-Main Campus, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Ohio University-Main Campus has been on an upward trend when compared to previous years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 74.9%
  • 2017-2018: 73.9%
  • 2018-2019: 78.3%
  • 2019-2020: 82.1%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 73.1%

How Does Ohio University-Main Campus Compare?

82.1%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Ohio University-Main Campus is forty-five percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Marshall University86.9%
Ohio State University-Main Campus53.7%
University of Dayton72.0%
West Virginia University84.3%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Required
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants24,17941.6%58.4%
Admitted19,84340.8%59.2%
Enrolled3,67143.2%56.8%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Ohio University-Main Campus (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading530 - 640
Math520 - 620
Total Score1050 - 1260
ACT®Score Range
English20 - 26
Math19 - 26
Composite Score21 - 26
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School Details

Address

020 Chubb Hall
Athens, OH 45701-2979

Phone

(740) 593-1000

Website

School Code

#003100

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