Ohio University (OHIO) strives to hold the door open to higher education so that all those eager to solve humanity’s most urgent challenges might enter to learn and ultimately depart to serve . Now into its third century, OHIO is a premiere national university and one of only 21 R1 (very high research) institutions also classified by Carnegie as an Opportunity University for delivering both high access and high earnings. Our vision is to deliver the most valuable university education in Ohio and lead as one of the most valued public universities in the nation.
We operate a historic residential campus in Athens, five regional commuter campuses across Southeast Ohio, a three-campus osteopathic medical school with locations in Athens, Dublin and Cleveland, and a robust set of online programs through OHIO Online.
At OHIO...
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We excel.
- 500+ academic programs (majors, minors, and certificates) with multiple top 100 ranked programs
- Top honors college to study in the U.S.
- #1 online college in Ohio
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We center the student experience.
- OHIO Guarantee+ (tuition guarantee, and more)
- Experiential Learning
- 86% of classes taught by faculty
- Robust study abroad programs
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We create & innovate.
- R1 research designation with 50+ research centers and institutes
- 104 active U.S. patents
- Top University Business Incubator
- Home to 7 art galleries, 3 theaters, the OHIO Museum Complex and more.
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We celebrate together.
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We invest in a bright future.
- $2.9 billion economic impact
- $87 million for research last year
- $53 million in scholarship support to students last year
- #1 public value in Ohio
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We never stop learning.
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We believe in the power of connection.
- Ohio Valley Center for Collaborative Arts
- Take Back the Night
- Over 98% of first year students are in Learning Communities
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We plan for success.
Explore our Cities & Communities
We encourage all our faculty and staff to go beyond the bricks of campus, connect with our communities and support local economies by shopping, eating, celebrating and recreating locally. Find out what southeast Ohio is all about and what makes it so unique!