Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
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(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 2,532 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 32%.
Top Rankings
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 48% over five years.
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | (OH) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 89 staff | 91 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (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 Valor Christian College (14.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Valor Christian CollegePrivate not-for-profit316 students | 14.40 Mi4595 Gender Road
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4088 14.40316 - Hussian College-Daymar College ColumbusPrivate for-profit191 students | 21.30 Mi2745 Winchester Pike
Columbus, OH 43232
(717) 380-1385 21.30191 - 3,469 students | 24.10 Mi1179 University Drive
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-1351 24.103,469 - 2,943 students | 24.10 Mi1179 University Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-3321 24.102,943 - Bradford SchoolPrivate for-profit117 students | 26.20 Mi2469 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 416-6200 26.20117
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