Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Tel:
(740)654-6711
- 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 Highlights
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus serves 2,464 students (49% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 27%.
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is the only community colleges within Fairfield County, OH.
- The nearest community college to Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is Daymar College-Lancaster (3.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | (OH) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 74 staff | 35 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,464 students | 734 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 33:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,204 students | 450 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,260 students | 284 students |
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| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | - | 3% |
| % Black | 1% | 12% |
| % White | 93% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | - |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.44 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $43,700 | $30,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is Daymar College-Lancaster (3.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Daymar College-LancasterPrivate, for profit45 students | 3.60 Mi2745 Winchester Pike
Columbus, OH 43232
(614)643-6680 3.6045 - World Harvest Bible CollegePrivate, non-profitn/a students | 14.10 Mi10165 Wright Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614)837-4088 14.10n/a - 3,567 students | 23.40 Mi1179 University Drive
Newark, OH 43055
(740)366-1351 23.403,567 - 2,396 students | 23.40 Mi1179 University Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740)366-9333 23.402,396 - Bradford School (Columbus)Private, for profit443 students | 25.90 Mi2469 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
(614)416-6200 25.90443
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