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Ohio University-Main Campus
Ohio University-Main Campus says yes to 85% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $52,581 median earnings.
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Ohio University-Main Campus anchors the college town of Athens, OH, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Air Transportation, where graduates median $99,701 four years out. 21.2% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 19,633 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1100 and 1290 — above the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Ohio University-Main Campus's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Ohio University-Main Campus received 25,648 applications and admitted 21,739 (84.8%), with 4,593 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1100–1290 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Ohio University-Main Campus's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Ohio University-Main Campus compares
| Ohio University-Main Campus | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 85% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,158 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $52,581 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Ohio University-Main Campus: $52,581 median at year ten, versus $52,356 across Ohio institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $14,158 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $24,838. For non-residents, Ohio University-Main Campus's $24,838 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a big school: 19,633 undergraduates at last count.
65.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 35% don't — ask a Ohio University-Main Campus tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Ohio University-Main Campus
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $99,701 |
| Industrial Engineering | $99,364 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $94,673 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $93,774 |
| Computer Science | $93,282 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,285 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,308 |
| Chemical Engineering | $85,990 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $85,798 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,002 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,299 |
| Civil Engineering | $81,019 |
| Marketing | $78,506 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $77,401 |
| International Business | $73,640 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $71,579 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,478 |
| Mathematics | $67,562 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $66,922 |
| Public Health | $62,153 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $61,538 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $60,767 |
| Journalism | $59,276 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,907 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $58,647 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $57,998 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $57,479 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,085 |
| Geography and Cartography | $56,381 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,867 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $55,659 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $55,352 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,695 |
| Chemistry | $54,576 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $54,184 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,206 |
| Housing and Human Environments | $52,861 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $51,652 |
| Sociology | $51,312 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $51,258 |
| Social Work | $49,690 |
| Criminology | $49,632 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $49,553 |
| Psychology, General | $49,399 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $49,369 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $48,390 |
| History | $46,101 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $45,346 |
| Music | $44,593 |
| Anthropology | $44,327 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,893 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,796 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $40,479 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $39,055 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | $37,785 |
Median earnings for these 55 Ohio University-Main Campus programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $52,581 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 47 additional Ohio University-Main Campus programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Ohio University-Main Campus?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1100–1290 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 85% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Ohio University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
84.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 21,739 admitted from 25,648 applicants.
How much does Ohio University-Main Campus cost?
In-state tuition is $14,158; out-of-state students pay $24,838. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Ohio University-Main Campus graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $52,581 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Ohio State University-Main Campus — 60.6% admitted
- Otterbein University — 84.5% admitted
- Professional Skills Institute — 83.1% admitted
- Ohio Northern University — 74.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.