Ohio University-lancaster Campus
School Notes Overview:
Ohio University-lancaster branch is one of five Regional Campuses of Ohio University serving southeastern Ohio and the neighboring communities of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Ohio University was established in 1804 as the first university in the state of Ohio and the Northwest Territory....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Fairfield County, OH | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 940 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 787 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,727 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 86% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 38% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,697 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 27% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,103 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 40% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $2,827 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 51% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,565 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Fifty years ago Ohio University extended courses and services to Lancaster and Fairfield County. Now the Lancaster Campus serves over 1700 students annually who are seeking associate's, bachelor's, or master's degrees. Many students join us directly from high school; many return to the classroom after taking time for employment or family; some transfer from other colleges, universities, and technical schools; and still more take courses in summer or during intersession for credits toward their programs at other schools.
- Academic Degrees are offered in Post-Secondary education, College Tech Prep programs prepare more young adults for the evolving technology workforce, Associates - a degree awarded upon completion of a two-year program of study, Bachelors - A degree awarded upon successful completion an undergraduate course of study in the aspects of science, technology, arts or humanities and Masters - A degree awarded after one to two year's of post-graduate study.
- Services available to students include academic advising, career counseling and job placement, developmental courses, a Tutoring and Learning Resource Center, and state-certified child care for the children of our students.
- Students enjoy participating in Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Theta Kappa, L.E.A.D., intercollegiate and intramural athletics, cultural events, political activities, and discussions.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- OU-L student catches a (spring) break (Lancaster Eagle-Gazette)
posted on March 12, 2010 at 11:45:53 am
LANCASTER -- When Brandon Watkins first received a phone call from a woman at MTV informing him he had won a free, all-expenses-paid trip to Mexico for spring break, the Lancaster resident was skeptical. - Local unemployment hits double digits (Lancaster Eagle-Gazette)
posted on March 11, 2010 at 11:46:24 am
LANCASTER -- More than one in 10 people looking for work in Fairfield County were without jobs in January. Unemployment hit 10.3 percent, just below the state average of 10.6 percent. The rate tied for the 10th-lowest in the state. Still, it's up from 9.4 percent in December and 7.6 percent from a year ago. - Notable women discussed at Shawnee State University (The Ironton Tribune)
posted on March 10, 2010 at 04:52:14 pm
PORTSMOUTH — As part of the celebration of Women’s History Month Dr. Bari Watkins will be giving a ... - Lancaster doctors share images of Haitian earthquake relief (Lancaster Eagle-Gazette)
posted on March 10, 2010 at 11:46:05 am
LANCASTER -- Mildred Singleton, of Millersport, saw the images of disaster-torn Haiti on national news, but she felt compelled to hear the first-hand accounts of two area doctors. - GROUP'S ANNUAL BANQUET SET FOR MARCH 6 AT OU-L (Lancaster Eagle-Gazette)
posted on February 25, 2010 at 11:44:53 am
LANCASTER -- The Black Interest Group's 28th annual banquet will take place March 6.
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