Ohio University-Main Campus Admission
Acceptance Rate
84.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.22%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,489
SAT Scores
1,190
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 27,486 students have applied and 23,360 students have allowed to admit to Ohio University-Main Campus (Acceptance rate: 84.99%). Ohio University-Main Campus's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.22 % where 4,489 students have finally enrolled out of 23,360 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 Alabama at Birmingham and University at Buffalo, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 85.72%).
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 21.12%).
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 2025, the average SAT score at Ohio University-Main Campus is 1,190 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Ohio University-Main Campus is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,158). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio University-Main Campus | 1,190 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,158 | 24 |
| 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, 542 students submitted SAT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,190 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 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| Total | 1,090 | 1,190 | 1,290 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Ohio University-Main Campus, 1,424 students submitted ACT scores (32% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 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 | 25 | 28 |
| English | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 24 | 27 |
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 |