Avg Earnings (5yr)
$48,991
Acceptance Rate
85%
Graduation Rate
66%
Annual Tuition
$13,746
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Ohio University-Main Campus earn a median of $52,581 ten years after entry — 3% below the national median. Acceptance rate 84.8%, average SAT score 1212, in-state tuition $13,746.
At a Glance
Total Students
18,456
Retention Rate
83%
Faculty Ratio
18
Financial Aid
47%
Median Debt
$21,056
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,212
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
550–650
SAT Math (middle 50%)
540–640
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
22–28
Institution Overview
Ohio University-Main Campus is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 84.8%. The university has a student population of 18,456. The retention rate is 82.5%, and the graduation rate is 65.7%. The median debt for students is $21,056, and 46.7% of students receive financial aid.
The in-state tuition is $13,746. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $53,614. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $48,991, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $52,581.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$54k
1 YEAR
$49k
5 YEARS
$53k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Ohio University-Main Campus graduates earn a median salary of $53,614. However, five years after graduation, the median salary decreases to $48,991. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $52,581. The median debt for graduates is $21,056, and 46.7% of students receive financial aid.
Ohio University-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 84.8% and a graduation rate of 65.7%. The retention rate is 82.5%. The in-state tuition is $13,746, and the total student population is 18,456.
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Campus Location
Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH 45701-2979
Ohio University-Main Campus is located in Athens, Ohio. The campus is in a town setting. Athens earns an 80 safety rating, placing it among the safer college towns.