Become a Bobcat, for life.
Join a community that is focused on your success – today, tomorrow, and forever.
Ohio University delivers far more than a diploma.
Every Bobcat knows this simple truth: the experiences you have at Ohio University will stay with you for life. This community will champion your ambition, equipping you for your career and beyond, actively supporting you every step of the way, forever.
1st Athens ranked Best College Town in Ohio
28k+ students enrolled in all campuses and online
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Our residential campus in Athens is nestled among the Southeast Ohio foothills. More than 20,000 students study here. A vibrant Uptown scene (never call it "downtown"), and scenic, historic campus combine to make Athens a top-ranked college town.
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#1 Best Value Public University in Ohio 4 years in a row (U.S. News & World Report)
$0 tuition/fee increase over your 4 years with the OHIO Guarantee
99% of first-year students receive financial aid
21 miles of bike path running through campus and Athens county
550+ student organizations for diverse career paths, identities, and interests
100+ weekly programs, events, and student org meetings to choose from
16 NCAA Division I sports teams
Mascot: Bobcat
The Degree You Want, The Success You Deserve
From our legendary journalism programs to our nationally ranked nursing degrees, explore our literally hundreds of degree options, all designed to help you reach your goals.
Or view the list of our academic colleges (Pro tip: a “college” is a way to organize degree programs by academic theme)
Experience OHIO
Search and discover OHIO Experiences that will prepare you for success.
Featured Experience
Appalachian Teaching Project
Tackle a Community Development Project for an Appalachian Community The Appalachian Teaching Project is a multi-state research training program dedicated to…
Industry Focus: Education, Government, Hospitality/Tourism, Human Services, Journalism, Law, Non-Profit, Public Policy
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Many Locations
(And Anywhere)
Ohio University offers a world-class education on our residential campus in Athens, our five regional campuses, through extension campuses and centers that serve our professional programs and Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, and online.
