Ohio University-Southern Campus

1804 Liberty Ave
Ironton, OH 45638
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Tel: (740) 533-4600
www.ohio.edu
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  • 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 2,232 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 32%.

Top Rankings

Ohio University-Southern Campus ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 55% over five years.
Ohio University-Southern Campus(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's DominantBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty87 staff91 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Ohio University-Southern Campus has grown by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five years.
The Ohio University-Southern Campus diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,232 students1,346 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio26:116:1
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# Full-Time Students728 students553 students
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# Part-Time Students1,504 students793 students
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% Asian		-
2%
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% Hispanic
1%
5%
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% Black
3%
14%
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% White
90%
68%
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
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% Unknown races
2%
6%
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Diversity Score0.190.51
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$43,700$31,900
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,872 is less than the state average of $5,265. 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 $11,145. The out-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,872$5,265
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Out-State Tuition Fees$6,718$11,145
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid87%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$20,834$19,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$7,328$6,500
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Ohio University-Southern Campus is Ashland Community and Technical College (3.9 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 2,232 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,872
  • Out-state tuition: $6,718
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 10%
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For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,265 per year for in-state students and $11,145 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,281 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 68%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.51, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Davis College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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