- Ohio University Southern shares the rich heritage and educational resources of the first university established in the Northwest Territory. As a regional campus of Ohio University, the Southern is proud of the quality, value, and convenience that are inherent in every facet of the campus. Ohio University Southern is as unique as each individual who is a part of the OUS family. Providing the education and service associated with a major research university, while maintaining the individual attention and personal touch associated with a small exclusive college, OUS offers a "Degree of Difference." Student involvement extends beyond the campus to include the local community-and the world! Through community service and service learning courses, students develop an understanding of community and recognize that the community extends far beyond the Tri-State. International activities, including educational exchange programs, provide OUS students a chance to broaden their horizons.
School Highlights
Ohio University-Southern Campus serves 2,535 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 28%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 2,535 students
- In-state tuition: $4,872
- Out-state tuition: $6,718
- Student:teacher ratio: 29:1
- Minority enrollment: 10%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ohio University-Southern Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 29% over five years.
Ohio University-Southern Campus
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
87 staff
91 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ohio University-Southern Campus has grown by 82% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 26:1 over five years.
The Ohio University-Southern Campus diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,535 students
1,320 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
698 students
552 students

# Part-Time Students
1,837 students
768 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
107 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
698 students
552 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,837 students
782 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
299 students
% Asian
1%
2%

% Hispanic
1%
5%

% Black
1%
12%

% White
90%
72%

% Two or more races
5%
3%

% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
5%


Diversity Score
0.19
0.46

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
31%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.72%
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,700
$31,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,872 is less than the state average of $4,876. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,718 is less than the state average of $11,127. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,872
$4,876

Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,718
$11,127

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
89%

Median Debt for Graduates
$20,629
$18,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,333
$6,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ohio University-Southern Campus cost?
Ohio University-Southern Campus's tuition is approximately $4,872 for In-State students and $6,718 for Out-State students.
What is Ohio University-Southern Campus's ranking?
Ohio University-Southern Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Least expensive tuition and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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