Ohio University-Southern Campus

1804 Liberty Ave
Ironton, OH 45638
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • 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 1,716 students (20% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,716 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,872
  • Out-state tuition: $6,718
  • Minority enrollment: 16%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Ohio University-Southern Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute
Affordability

School Overview

The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
Ohio University-Southern Campus
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
33 staff
24 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Ohio University-Southern Campus has declined by 32% over five years.
The Ohio University-Southern Campus diversity score of 0.29 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 54% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,716 students
565 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
52:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
345 students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
1,371 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,716 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
345 students
342 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,371 students
356 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
84%
62%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
22%
23%
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 $5,419. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,718 is less than the state average of $10,873. The out-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,872
$5,419
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,718
$10,873
Tuition Notes
$3,109 per semester
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,629
$18,562
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,333
$6,516
Source: 2025 (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.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,716 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,872
  • Out-state tuition: $6,718
  • Minority enrollment: 16%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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