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Last updated on 25 Jun '24, by Akanksha Malhotra (Study Abroad Expert)Ohio University Campus Life
Established in 1804, Ohio University is the oldest public university in Ohio. It has a total student enrolment of over 28,000. The main (residential) campus of Ohio University is located in Athens, Ohio. Apart from the main campus, there are 5 regional community campuses namely; Eastern Campus, Lancaster Campus, Chillicothe Campus, Southern Campus, and Zanesville Campus. Also, note that there are two extension campuses of Ohio University located in Ohio and Dublin. The student-to-faculty ratio at this university is 18:1. Check Ohio University Reviews from here.
Ohio University Campus Overview
From student organizations to housing to recreation & wellness, there are various facilities that Ohio University offers to its students. Check the details of the facilities offered to the students:
- Student Organizations: There are 550+ student organizations at Ohio University. Whether students are into video games, fitness, media, arts, drawing, etc. there are a variety of categories of student organizations available
- Housing: Ohio University offers on-campus living to its international students. It is a university policy that undergraduate students are required to live in residence halls (dormitories).
- Recreation: A variety of recreation facilities that are offered by Ohio University are aquatic center, tennis center, golf course and driving range, bird ice arena, etc.
Ohio University Athletics
Ohio University competes in NCAA Division I. A few of the men’s sports are baseball, basketball, football, golf, wrestling, etc. On the other hand, a few of the women’s sports are basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, etc. Also, to enjoy recreation ad sports, students can visit the Ping Recreation Center, or try out the Aquatic Center, Bird Ice Arena, or Tennis Center.
Ohio University Top Courses
More than 250 programs are offered by Ohio University. The programs at Ohio University are offered at UG and PG levels. A few of the popular Ohio University programs are MS in Computer Science, BS in Computer Science, MA War and Peace Studies, MBA, etc. According to the information sourced from the web, some of the popular majors of this university are:
- Psychology
- Business Administration and Management
- Journalism
- Marketing / Marketing Management
- Psychology
- Registered Nursing
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Ohio University Housing
It is a university policy that Ohio University undergraduate students are required to live in the university residence halls (dorms) and purchase the meal plan for their first and second years, unless they meet an exemption criteria. As per the policy, the UG students are required to live in the residence halls for two full years before moving off-campus.
Ohio University Housing Rate 2024-25
The table given below can be referred to know Ohio University living expenses for out-of-state residents for a year.
|
Particulars |
Cost |
|---|---|
|
Housing |
USD 8,384 (Around INR 7 L) |
|
Food |
USD 5,778 (Around INR 5 L) |
|
Books / supplies |
USD 868 (Around 72K) |
|
Transportation |
USD 2,048 (Around INR 2 L) |
|
Personal |
USD 968 (Around INR 80k) |
Note: The above-given housing cost has been sourced from the official website of Ohio University, but it is subject to vary.
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Athens Campus
Ohio University Athens campus is a residential campus in Ohio. This campus is nestled among the Southeast Ohio foothills. Over 20,000 students are here at this campus.
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- Our residential campus in Athens is nestled among the Southeast Ohio foothills
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Athens Campus Location & contact
Chubb Hall 120
1 Ohio University Drive
Athens, OH 45701
graduate@ohio.edu
7405932800
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| University City | Athens, Ohio, USA |
| Size of city | Small |
| Population of City | 25,341 |
Ohio University accommodation
The university has 36 residence halls, 7,551 beds and 338 housing and residence life staff for the support of international students. Check below residence hall rate per semester as per the room type:
The university has 36 residence halls, 7,551 beds and 338 housing and residence life staff for the support of international students. Check below residence hall rate per semester as per the room type:
Non-Ohio Guarantee Residence Hall Rates 2023-24
|
Residence Hall Room Type |
Rate per Semester |
|---|---|
|
Single |
$3,997 |
|
Renovated Single |
$4,258 |
|
Single Suite |
$4,258 |
|
Standard Double |
$3,256 |
|
Renovated Double |
$3,469 |
|
Multi-Occupancy |
$3,037 |
|
Renovated Multi-Occupancy |
$3,236 |
|
Suite Double & Triples |
$3,692 |
Check out student housing handbook for more details
Culinary Services offers a variety of residential Meal Plans as per the students' schedules and needs. Culinary Services offers two categories of residential Meal Plans: Traditional and Flex.
|
Residential Meal Plan |
Rate per Semester |
|---|---|
|
10 Meal Plan |
$1,881 |
|
14 Meal Plan |
$2,177 |
|
20 Meal Plan |
$2,325 |
|
14 Meal Plan — Flex |
$2,878 |
|
20 Meal Plan — Flex |
$3,211 |
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- University provides housing facility to UG/PG students.
- University also provides on campus meal plan facility to it's students.
- Residence hall category available to students comes with single,
- University provides housing facility to UG/PG students.
- University also provides on campus meal plan facility to it's students.
- Residence hall category available to students comes with single, double and multi occupancy
Accommodation Expense- Total Annual Cost:USD 6074
- On-campus housing: https://www.ohio.edu/housing
Meal Expense- Total Annual Cost:USD 4354
- Living expense links:ohio.edu/bursar/ohio-guarantee/2...
- Off-campus housing:bobcatrentals.net/
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- As it is the only university in the city, therefore all the off-campus housing options are close to the campus
- Average rent is around $600 per month
- Rent does not include a meal plans
- Payment will be
- As it is the only university in the city, therefore all the off-campus housing options are close to the campus
- Average rent is around $600 per month
- Rent does not include a meal plans
- Payment will be made on a semesterly basis
- Most of the halls are available with multiple occupancies i.e, 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms
- Facilities include Air conditioning, Washer and Dryer, On-Site Parking, furnished rooms and Kitchen (Microwave and Refrigerator)
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Chillicothe Campus
Situated in Ohio’s first capital, the Chillicothe campus sits atop 100 acres on Carslile Hill. This campus was founded in 1946 as the first regional campus in Ohio. Furthermore, this campus houses 5 buildings and is located approximately 45 miles south of Columbus.
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Chillicothe Campus Location & contact
101 University Drive
Chillicothe, OH 45601-0629graduate@ohio.edu40-774-7200View city information
| University City | Chillicothe, Ohio, USA |
| Size of city | Small |
| Population of City | 22,059 |
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Eastern Campus
The Eastern Campus of Ohio University is spread over 300 acres. At this campus, students enjoy spending time in the student lounge and fitness center facilities.
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- Mission of OU Eastern is to provide access to affordable & high-quality education
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Eastern Campus Location & contact
45425 National Road W.
St. Clairsville, OH 43950graduate@ohio.edu(740) 695-1720View city information
| University City | Saint Clairsville, Ohio, USA |
| Size of city | Small |
| Population of City | 5,096 |
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Lancaster Campus
Lancaster Campus of Ohio University is located approximately 30 miles from Columbus. It provides access to affordable academic opportunities and workforce development initiatives. Furthermore, it offers select workforce programming, including an associate degree in Engineering Technology at the Fairfield Country Workforce Center.
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- Ohio University Lancaster was founded in 1956
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Lancaster Campus Location & contact
Ohio University Lancaster
1570 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130lancaster@ohio.edu(740) 654-6711View city information
| University City | Lancaster, Ohio, USA |
| Population of City | 40,552 |
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Southern Campus
Situated in Ironton, Ohio alongside the Ohio river, Ohio University Southern campus offers a friendly, student-centered campus and has served the tri-state area of Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia for over 65 years.
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- Ohio University Southern honored graduates from the tri-state area
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Southern Campus Location & contact
Ohio University Southern
1804 Liberty Ave.
Ironton, Ohio 456387405334600View city information
| University City | Ironton, Ohio, USA |
| Size of city | Small |
| Population of City | 10,571 |
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Zanesville Campus
Ohio University Zanesville Campus was founded in 1946. It was one of the first regional campuses established in Ohio. The campus has a library, cafeteria, a 300-seat auditorium, campus center, gym, and state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, etc.
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- Ohio University Zanesville was one of the first regional campuses established in state
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Zanesville Campus Location & contact
Ohio University Zanesville
1425 Newark Rd.
Zanesville, Ohio 43701admissions@ohio.edu 7404530762View city information
| University City | Zanesville, Ohio, USA |
| Size of city | Small |
| Population of City | 24,765 |
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Ohio University FAQs on Campus
Q: How many campuses does Ohio University have?
Ohio University offers a world-class education on its residential campus, located in Athens, Ohio. Furthermore, there are 5 regional campuses namely the Eastern Campus, Lancaster Campus, Southern Campus, Zanesville Campus and Chillicothe Campus. Also, there are 2 extension campus of this university located in the cities of Dublin and Cleveland. Athens campus is among the Top 15 most beautiful campuses in the US, according to Expedia.
Q: Does Ohio University have a nice campus?
According to a news report, Ohio University is ranked first in Ohio for Best College Campus by Niche.com. The university is placed at No. 31 as the best college campus in America. The rankings are based on data from the US Department of Education including the statistics and factors like campus housing grade, campus food grade, local area grade, safety grade, as well as student surveys on campus quality.
Q: Is Ohio University public or private university?
Ohio University is a public research university located in Athens, Ohio, USA. The main campus which is the Athens campus is located on 1,800-acres in Athens, Ohio. The university was founded in the year 1804 as the first institution for higher education outside of the original 13 colonies. Apart from the Athens campus, there are 5 regional campuses of the university as well.
Q: What airport do you fly into to Ohio University?
To reach Ohio University, students are required to fly into John Glenn Columbus International Airport. This airport is located approximately 80 miles from Athens. This is the most convenient commercial airport near Ohio University. Also, Gordon K. Bush Ohio University Airport is available for private planes.
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