Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

1570 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130-1037
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  • 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 World Harvest Bible College (14.4 miles away).

Top Placements

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus(OH) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty74 staff35 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Ohio University-Lancaster Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Ohio University-Lancaster Campus diversity score of 0.13 is less than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment2,464 students734 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio33:127:1
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# Full-Time Students1,204 students450 students
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# Part-Time Students1,260 students284 students
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This chart display the Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Ohio University-Lancaster Campus.This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of OH.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and the percentage of Asian community college students in OH by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Hispanic		-
3%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in OH by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Black
1%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and the percentage of Black community college students in OH by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% White
93%
73%
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% Two or more races
2%
1%
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% Non Resident races
1%
-
% Unknown races
2%
10%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ohio University-Lancaster Campus.This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in OH.
Diversity Score0.130.44
This chart display the diversity score of Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and the community college average diversity score of OH by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$43,700$30,800
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of OH by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $5,060 is less than the state average of $5,885. The in-state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $9,596 is less than the state average of $11,160. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,060$5,885
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of OH by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees$9,596$11,160
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of OH by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%92%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in OH by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates$21,250$21,250
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in OH by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$8,000$6,834
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in OH by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
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

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • World Harvest Bible College
    Private, non-profit
    n/a students | 14.40 Mi10165 Wright Rd
    Canal Winchester,  OH  43110
    (614)837-4088     14.40n/a
  • Daymar College-Lancaster
    Private, for profit
    45 students | 21.30 Mi2745 Winchester Pike
    Columbus,  OH  43232
    (614)643-6680     21.3045
  • Central Ohio Technical College
    Public
    3,567 students | 24.10 Mi1179 University Drive
    Newark,  OH  43055
    (740)366-1351     24.103,567
  • Ohio State University-Newark Campus
    Public
    2,396 students | 24.10 Mi1179 University Dr
    Newark,  OH  43055
    (740)366-9333     24.102,396
  • Bradford School (Columbus)
    Private, for profit
    443 students | 26.20 Mi2469 Stelzer Road
    Columbus,  OH  43219
    (614)416-6200     26.20443
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 2,464 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,060
  • Out-state tuition: $9,596
  • Student:teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 7%
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For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,885 per year for in-state students and $11,160 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,841 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.44, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Herzing University Toledo. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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