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Ohio University - Athens

Ohio University - Athens
1 Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701

Official telephone: (740) 593-1000
Website: www.ohio.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Candace Boeninger,
Assistant Vice Provost for Enrollment Management & Director of Admissi
Contacting the office: 740 593-4100
740 593-0560 (fax)
admissions@ohio.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Priority filing date for fall: February 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 1%
Application fee: $50
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: March 1 for SAT I/ACT, March 1 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required
Foreign language: 2 required
Math: 4 required
Science: 3 required
Social studies: 3 required
Academic electives: 4 required
Other: 1 required, 1 recommended
Total: 21 required, 1 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of dance program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
  • R.N. required of nursing program applicants.
  • Interview required of Honors Tutorial College program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.46
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 68%
Average SAT I: 545 verbal, 555 math, 1630 combined
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1460 - 1800
Average ACT: 24 English, 23 math, 24 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 22 - 26
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 21%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 91%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 21,000
Number of applicants offered admission: 15,628 (74%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 4,423 (28%)
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 83%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 14%
Room deposit amount: $200, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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