Ohio University-Main Campus Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Ohio University-Main Campus to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Ohio University-Main Campus's admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Ohio University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is 84.99% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 27,486 students applied and 23,360 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Ohio University-Main Campus.

To apply to Ohio University-Main Campus, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, the acceptance rate of Ohio University-Main Campus is 84.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.22%. 11,418 men and 16,068 women applied to Ohio University-Main Campus and 9,373 men and 13,987 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,788 men and 2,701 women were enrolled in Ohio University-Main Campus. You can explore the Ohio University-Main Campus's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Ohio University-Main Campus
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants27,48611,41816,06800
Admitted23,3609,37313,98700
Enrolled4,4891,7882,70100
Acceptance Rate 84.99%82.09%87.05%--
Yield 19.22%19.08%19.31%--

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Ohio University-Main Campus 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 542 students (12% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 1,424 students (32% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Ohio University-Main Campus.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,190, including 600 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 590 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 650 and the 25th percentile is 550. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 640 and the 25th percentile is 540.

The median ACT composite score is 25, with a 75th percentile score of 28 and a 25th percentile score of 22 at Ohio University-Main Campus. The median ACT Math score is 24 and the median ACT English score is 24.

How competitive is Ohio University-Main Campus's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Ohio University-Main Campus are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,261, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Ohio University-Main Campus
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total1,0901,1901,290
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing550600650
SAT Math540590640
ACT Composite222528
ACT Math202427
ACT English212427

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Ohio University-Main Campus 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 4,489 first-year students enrolled in Ohio University-Main Campus. The proportion of full-time students is 97.73% and part-time students is 2.27%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.83% and women students is 60.17%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Ohio University-Main Campus.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Ohio University-Main Campus
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total4,4891,7882,70100
Full-time4,3871,7542,63300
Part-time102346800

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Ohio University-Main Campus. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Ohio University-Main Campus.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Ohio University-Main Campus Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Ohio University-Main Campus:

  • Open Admission Policy: No
  • Undergraduate Application Fees: -
  • Graduate Application Fees: -
  • Admission Information: https://www.ohio.edu/admissions/
  • Online Application: https://www.ohio.edu/admissions/apply
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Course for High School Students: Not Offered
  • Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
  • Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

Ohio University-Main Campus Admission Frequently Asked Questions

Ohio University-Main Campus is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 84.99%.
Ohio University-Main Campus recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Ohio University-Main Campus is 1,190, and the average ACT score is 25. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.
Ohio University-Main Campus recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.
Ohio University-Main Campus recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.
Ohio University-Main Campus does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, Ohio University-Main Campus requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
Yes, Ohio University-Main Campus requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

The institutional SAT and ACT codes for Ohio University-Main Campus are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.

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