Ohio University strives to be the best student-centered, transformative learning community in America, where more than 37,000 students realize their promise, faculty advance knowledge, staff achieve excellence, and alumni become global leaders. OHIO is committed to fostering, embracing, and celebrating diversity in all its forms.
In 1803, Ohio became a state and on February 18, 1804, the Ohio General Assembly passed an act establishing "The Ohio University."
The University opened in 1808 with one building, three students, and one professor, Jacob Lindley.
One of the first two graduates of the University, Thomas Ewing, later became a US senator and distinguished himself as cabinet member or advisor to four presidents.
Education
Ohio University holds as its central purpose the intellectual and personal development of its students.
Distinguished by its rich history, diverse campus, international community, and beautiful Appalachian setting, Ohio University is known as well for its outstanding faculty of accomplished teachers whose research and creative activity advance knowledge across many disciplines.
Research
The Ohio University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) supports faculty, staff, and students in their efforts to seek, secure, and manage extramural funding in the most accurate and efficient manner.
ORSP is responsible for endorsing all proposals submitted to external agencies by the Ohio University community.
ORSP staff aid in proposal development and award negotiation, ensuring alignment with sponsor guidelines and university, state, and federal policies.
Career
93% grads employed or pursuing further studies within one year of graduation
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I'm enjoying my time here, but it definitely not worth the price. Everything feels kind of disorganized. Also, the dorms suck, especially if you're on South Green. Campus was pretty though, and I loved the teachers.
Posted byAnonymous
Studied fromAug 2024 - May 2028
Posted onAug 2026
4/5
OUE is great!
I love Ohio University Eastern! It is an amazing campus with amazing people. I feel included and accepted by most. My program is amazing and I have wonderful advisors. Events held by the school keep things interesting! Food options are only vending machines but it is within driving distance of many food places and shopping facilities.
Posted byMJ Banovsky
Studied fromAug 2024 - May 2028
Posted onJul 2025
4/5
Good college. Good learning environment
I like the smaller regional campus scene. It's not as bombarding as the Athens Main Campus. All Ohio University Campus are nice and have a good social ground if you are into being social. The classes are good with varying levels of difficulty and tests of your abilities. I would like to see more professors to teach in-person on the regional campuses, but I know it's cheaper to have some do classes through multiple campuses and locations.
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Best Global Universities Rankings
697
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 113 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
2025
2026
2027
796
810
697
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QS World University Rankings
1201
By TopUniversities
Dropped 1011 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
2025
2026
2027
1001
190
1201
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World University Rankings
No 2027 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
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3 year trend World University Rankings
2025
2026
2027
601
601
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Academic Ranking of World Universities
No 2026 Ranking
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
2024
2025
2026
701
801
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Library services
A member of the Association for Research Libraries, the Ohio University Libraries are central to learning, teaching, and research activities of students and faculty.
The main library on the Athens campus is Alden Library, located on the College Green. Other facilities include the Music & Dance Library in Glidden Hall and the Library Annex.
ICT services
Ohio University Southern Campus and Proctorville Center has wireless network access available to students, faculty and staff, and community members on campus.
Students and Faculty/Staff can connect to the eduroam wireless network using their OHIO ID and password.
Guests can connect to the OHIO University Guest wireless network.
Medical services
Health Promotion helps Ohio University students become and stay healthy. We can provide you with up-to-date information, help you research health topics, and let you know when and where to attend peer-presented programs and alcohol and drug diversion programs.
You can even request a workshop or presentation for your organization, residence hall, or class.
Campus life
Providing access to "the nation's best transformative learning community" for students throughout southeastern Ohio and beyond, that's the regional campus mission. Five campuses and two satellite centers help meet that mission.
Sports facilities
The Walter Fieldhouse is Campus Recreation's newest facility completed in 2014. The 93,750 square foot indoor multipurpose pavilion houses a 100 yard AstroTurf football field with 2, 10-yard end zones, 2 All-American scoreboards, a 4-lane, 316 meter practice track, long jump and pole vault pits, golf and hitting cages, 2 filming platforms, and a netting system that can accommodate multiple events.
The Olympic-size pool has 22 25-yard lanes, 10 50-meter lanes and a pair of one-meter and three-meter diving boards. Approximately 645,468.75 gallons create 12,300 square feet of surface water.
Student clubs
Student organizations are an integral part of the OHIO community and offer students rich, interdisciplinary opportunities to learn outside of the classroom.
The Campus Involvement Center strives to provide a structure and guidance for students to join together for a common purpose.
Individually, student organizations provide a platform for students to develop leadership and organizational skills.
Collectively, student organizations enrich campus life by enhancing the cultural, social, and intellectual life of the University.
Accreditation
Ohio University’s E. W. Scripps School of Journalism is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.
“The undergraduate civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, and chemical engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Ohio University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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