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Ohio University delivers far more than a diploma.

Every Bobcat knows this simple truth: the experiences you have at Ohio University will stay with you for life. This community will champion your ambition, equipping you for your career and beyond, actively supporting you every step of the way, forever.

1st Athens ranked Best College Town in Ohio 30k+students enrolled in all campuses and online

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Our residential campus in Athens is nestled among the Southeast Ohio foothills. More than 20,000 students study here. A vibrant Uptown scene (never call it "downtown"), and scenic, historic campus combine to make Athens a top-ranked college town.

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#1 Best Value Public University in Ohio (U.S. News & World Report) $0tuition/fee increase over your 4 years with the OHIO Guarantee

95%of first-year students receive financial aid 16:1student-to-faculty ratio

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21miles of bike path running through campus and Athens county 550+student organizations for diverse career paths, identities, and interests 100+weekly programs, events, and student org meetings to choose from 16NCAA Division I sports teams

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250+ majors, minors, and certificate programs

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Ohio University offers a world-class education on our residential campus in Athens, our five regional campuses, through extension campuses and centers that serve our professional programs and Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, and online.

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