Ohio University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Ohio University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
33
Average class size
53%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Ohio University has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
20-29
2-9
155
10-19
330
20-29
464
30-39
291
40-49
113
50-99
162
100+
89
Honors Programs
Ohio University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Ohio University's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Ohio University:
83%
First-year retention rate
53%
4-year grad rate
66%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Ohio University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Finance, General
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
-105.2
195.04
495.28
795.52
1095.76
1396
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- Asian Studies/Civilization 2
- European Studies/Civilization 2
- Women's Studies 2
- African Studies 1
- Latin American Studies 0
- African-American/Black Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Zoology/Animal Biology 119
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 59
- Wildlife Biology 27
- Botany/Plant Biology 18
- Ecology 8
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 5
- Microbiology, General 5
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
- Neuroscience 2
Business
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 207
- Finance, General 154
- Business Administration and Management, General 93
- Management Science 59
- Management Information Systems, General 46
- Accounting 38
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 16
- Customer Service Management 12
- Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management 12
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 9
- Business/Managerial Economics 6
- Operations Management and Supervision 4
- Actuarial Science 3
Communication
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 145
- Journalism 98
- Radio and Television 63
- Photojournalism 25
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 18
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 60
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 18
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 118
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 53
- Secondary Education and Teaching 49
- Special Education and Teaching, General 45
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 21
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 3
- Elementary Education and Teaching 0
- French Language Teacher Education 0
- German Language Teacher Education 0
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 57
- Applied Engineering 56
- Civil Engineering, General 28
- Chemical Engineering 24
- Industrial Engineering 19
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 14
- Computer Engineering, General 12
- Engineering, Other 12
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 20
- Creative Writing 19
- English Language and Literature, General 6
- Rhetoric and Composition 2
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 42
- Apparel and Textiles, General 24
- Housing and Human Environments, General 14
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 4
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 11
- Applied Linguistics 8
- German Language and Literature 3
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 1
- Russian Language and Literature 0
- French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 1396
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 62
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 62
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 62
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 59
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 48
- Dietetics/Dietitian 22
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 21
- Environmental Health 7
- Music Therapy/Therapist 4
- Long Term Care Administration/Management 1
- Athletic Training/Trainer 1
- Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene 1
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0
History
- History, General 31
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 25
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 42
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 8
- Applied Mathematics, General 7
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Business Analytics 47
- Geography and Environmental Studies 17
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 16
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 16
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 16
- Nutrition Sciences 3
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 8
- Environmental Science 0
Parks
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 99
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 15
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 4
- Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 38
- Physics, General 10
- Geology/Earth Science, General 8
- Astrophysics 3
- Meteorology 1
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 246
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 37
- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 11
- Human Services, General 11
- Human Services, General 11
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 65
- Sociology, General 55
- Anthropology, General 23
- Economics, General 11
- Urban Studies/Affairs 3
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 1
Transportation And Materials Moving
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 26
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 19
Visual And Performing Arts
- Music Management 26
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 24
- Music Pedagogy 20
- Dance, General 18
- Digital Arts 15
- Acting 15
- Musical Theatre 14
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 14
- Music Performance, General 10
- Graphic Design 7
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 7
- Art/Art Studies, General 6
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
- Playwriting and Screenwriting 2
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 2
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
- Music Theory and Composition 1
- Keyboard Instruments 1
- Voice and Opera 1
- Music Technology 1
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