Can you get into Ohio University-Main Campus?
Athens, OH · Public · 19,633 students Here’s the class that got in. See where your numbers land in it.
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The admitted class · 2024
Here’s what it took to get in.
Acceptance rate
85.0%
SAT middle 50%
1090–1290
median 1180
ACT middle 50%
22–28
median 25
Testing
Optional
13% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
66%
within six years
Reported by the college
What does Ohio University-Main Campus actually read?
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It’s the most useful thing they say about admissions. Almost nobody reads it. Say the essay counts a lot here and class rank doesn’t count at all. That tells you where to put your work.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Legacy
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Ohio University-Main Campus considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it doesn’t ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set, Spike uses that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When should you apply?
- Early ActionNovember 15, 2026
Ohio University-Main Campus fills part of its class in the early round. Admit rates there typically run higher. Early Decision is binding. It only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What do families actually pay?
The sticker price is $30,586. Almost nobody pays it. Here’s what families pay at Ohio University-Main Campus by income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$15,673
- $30k–$48k$15,160
- $48k–$75k$19,078
- $75k–$110k$23,689
- Over $110k$24,492
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price a year for first-time students who got aid. Your own number depends on your family’s finances.
Keep going
Keep reading about Ohio University-Main Campus.
Harder to get into
About as selective
Common questions
What do students ask about Ohio University-Main Campus?
What’s Ohio University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate?
Ohio University-Main Campus admits 85.0% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Ohio University-Main Campus?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1090 and 1290. A score above 1290 clears the 75th percentile. Below 1090, the rest of your application has to do more of the work, or you can apply test-optional.
Is Ohio University-Main Campus test-optional?
Yes, Ohio University-Main Campus is currently test-optional. Send a score if it lands in or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does Ohio University-Main Campus look for in an application?
Ohio University-Main Campus says it weighs grades, course rigor most heavily. What it lists as not considered is worth knowing too. Work you put there doesn’t count here.
How much does Ohio University-Main Campus actually cost?
The sticker price is $30,586. The average family pays $21,637 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $15,673 a year on average.
What Spike does with this
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