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Chubb Hall 120
1 Ohio University Drive 
Athens, OH 45701
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The OHIO Freshman Experience

At Ohio University, you will join a 220-year tradition of academic excellence. You will also find a close-knit college community and a wide array of opportunities to get involved. Discover who you can be at OHIO!

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Being a Bobcat

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    Focus on Academics

    In our 250+ academic programs, you can expect challenging coursework, exciting research and creative activity, strong support services and real-world experience to help realize your potential.

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    Student Life

    Discover new interests and build your personal Bobcat network. OHIO is committed to your health and safety, scholarship, student development, citizenship and diversity — right where you live.

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Freshman Resources

 

Freshman Class Profile

The following items indicate the average ranges of the middle 50 percent of our fall 2023 freshman class in a variety of academic areas:

  • Top 11-43% of their graduating high school classes
  • Average composite ACT score of 22-28*
  • Average combined SAT score of 1100-1280 (math + evidence-based reading and writing)*
  • Average high school grade point average of 3.65 (on a 4.0 scale)


*Beginning with the 2021 class, test score values only reflect scores that were used in admissions decisions.

Honors and Scholars at OHIO

Find out how the honors and scholars experiences at OHIO go above and beyond to challenge and support you.
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Many Credits Transfer

Ohio University recognizes several kinds of transferable credits, including those from other institutions and exam credit.
Transfer Your Credits
99%
Freshmen who receive financial aid
$0
Tuition increase over four years
4
OHIO Fulbrights (2024)
83%
Freshman retention rate

Important Dates

  • OHIO Discovery Day

    Fall 2024

    Deciding where to attend college is a life-changing decision, and we are here to help! Join us for the perfect opportunity for you and your family to learn what OHIO can do for you.

  • OHIO Experience Days

    October 2024

    Join us for an OHIO Experience Day to get an in-depth look at one of our academic colleges.

  • OHIO Honors and Scholars Day

    Monday, October 28, 2024

    Registration is open for OHIO Honors and Scholars Day, an in-person event for prospective first-year students to learn about the multitude of honors and scholars programs available at OHIO.

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