Ohio University-Main Campus Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
86.52%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.55%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,441
SAT Scores
1,180
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 24,978 students have applied and 21,610 students have allowed to admit to Ohio University-Main Campus (Acceptance rate: 86.52%). Ohio University-Main Campus's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.55 % where 4,441 students have finally enrolled out of 21,610 admitted students.
Ohio University-Main Campus acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Akron Main Campus and Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 80.77%).
Ohio University-Main Campus enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 21.09%).
How to Apply to Ohio University-Main Campus
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Ohio University-Main Campus. Ohio University-Main Campus offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.ohio.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.ohio.edu/admissions/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.ohio.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/ohio |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.ohio.edu/military/ |
| Athletic | https://www.ohio.edu/iea/student-data |
| Disability Service | https://www.ohio.edu/accessibility |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Ohio University-Main Campus and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Ohio University-Main Campus is 1,180 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Ohio University-Main Campus is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,095). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 1,180 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,095 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio | 1,109 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Ohio University-Main Campus, 557 students submitted SAT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,180 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 530 | 580 | 630 |
| Total | 1,080 | 1,180 | 1,270 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Ohio University-Main Campus, 1,843 students submitted ACT scores (41% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 24 | 27 |
| English | 21 | 23 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 24 | 26 |
Ohio University-Main Campus Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Ohio University-Main Campus. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |