Ohio University-Main Campus Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
22.7K

Full + Part time Students
1:19

Faculty to Student Ratio
9%

Transfer Student Ratio
$11.7K

Avg. Financial Aid

Ohio University-Main Campus combines all the advantages of a major university with the appeal of a caring and personal atmosphere. Ohio University offers a distinctive undergraduate educational experience, with 250 majors, and excellent focused graduate programs. Superior research and creativity strengthen the University's educational mission. If there ever was a college town, Athens is it. The university's intellectual and cultural environment blends well with Athens' lively small-town atmosphere to create a setting where students enjoy a quality of life that is difficult to match.

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Overview

Total Faculty	914
Full-Time Undergraduate	16,862
Part-Time Undergraduate	5,823
Application Acceptance Rate	78%
Transfer Students	2,020
Programs	249 Programs
Courses	6,994 Courses
Transfer Agreements	11 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	7,551 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$10,282
Out-of-State Tuition	$19,246
Books and Supplies	$886
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	51%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,215
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	45%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$5,529

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

A limited number of competitive transfer scholarships are available for the fall quarter only. For Financial Aid complete a FAFSA no later than February 15. Contact the Office of Financial Aid at 740-593-4141 or financial.aid@ohio.edu.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Yes, transfer students may earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities.
Transfer Applications Received:

Fall: 1,434
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall: 971
Percentage Accepted:

Fall: 68%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall: 495

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Priority	June 15
Winter Priority	November 1
Spring Priority	February 15
Summer Priority	May 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A minimum 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average on all work attempted is required for transfer admission consideration.
Official Transcripts:

High school transcripts are required if applying with less than 30 quarter (20 semester) credits or if applying to programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. College transcripts from every institution attended are required.
SAT Scores:

SAT scores are required if applying with less than 30 quarter (20 semester) credits.
Letters of Recommendation:

While letters of recommendation are not required, they are encouraged.
Essay:

While not required, an essay and/or personal statement of extra-curricular interests and activities is recommended.
Application Fee:

Yes, $45 nonrefundable fee must be submitted with the application.
Interview:

Not required for admissions consideration.
Other Requirements:

Special consideration is given to non-traditional students over the age of 25 or a veteran with two or more years of military service. Many academic programs have different selective admissions guidelines and procedures for transfer students.
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Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

In general, credit may be granted for courses where a grade of at least a C- has been earned.
Credits (Min/Max):

Minimum credits - 30 quarters (20 semester) credits.
Transfer Policy Document:

Ohio University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf