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Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.
Updated on April 05, 2020Ohio University is a public research university with an acceptance rate of 82%. Established in 1804 and located in Athens, Ohio, OU is the oldest public university in Ohio and one of the oldest in the country. The university has a 16-to-1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 29. The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism wins high marks for its quality, and its programs are extremely popular among undergraduates. In athletics, the OU Bobcats compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference.
Considering applying to Ohio University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.
During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, Ohio University had an acceptance rate of 82%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 82 students were admitted, making Ohio University's admissions process somewhat competitive.
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The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Ohio University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.
Ohio University, which accepts just over three-quarters of applicants, has a somewhat selective admissions process. Admissions are based primarily on academic preparation in rigorous coursework that includes four units of English and math; three units of natural science and social studies; two units of foreign language; one unit of visual or performing arts; and four units of other electives. OU reviews each application holistically considering strength of curriculum, performance in curriculum, class rank, GPA, and SAT/ACT scores. Note that some programs at Ohio University have more selective admissions.
Applicants may submit optional materials such as application essays (required for honor program and some majors), letters of recommendation, resumes, lists of extracurricular activities, portfolios, or samples of work to supplement their application. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and scores are outside of Ohio University's average range.
In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent students accepted to Ohio University. Successful applicants typically have high school averages of "B" or better, combined SAT scores of 1000 or higher, and ACT composite scores of 20 or better.
