First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | February 1, 2027 | |
| Rolling admission | Fall | May 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: ohio.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Ohio University-Main Campus course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 2301 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 2301, MATH 2302 | 8 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 1040 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 1030 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | Ohio Transfer 36 Social Sciences Credit, HIST 1330 | 6 credits |
| European History | 3 | HIST 1220 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CS 1400 | 3 credits |
| African American Studies (10) (AAS) | 3 | AAS 1060 | 3 credits |
Show all 45 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 2301 | 4 credits |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 2301 | 4 credits |
| Calculus AB | 5 | MATH 2301 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 2301, MATH 2302 | 8 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 2301, MATH 2302 | 8 credits |
| Calculus BC | 5 | MATH 2301, MATH 2302 | 8 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 1040 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON 1040 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 5 | ECON 1040 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 1030 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON 1030 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 5 | ECON 1030 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | Ohio Transfer 36 Social Sciences Credit, HIST 1330 | 6 credits |
| World History: Modern | 4 | Ohio Transfer 36 Social Sciences Credit, HIST 1330 | 6 credits |
| World History: Modern | 5 | Ohio Transfer 36 Social Sciences Credit, HIST 1330 | 6 credits |
| European History | 3 | HIST 1220 | 3 credits |
| European History | 4 | HIST 1220 | 3 credits |
| European History | 5 | HIST 1220 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CS 1400 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CS 1400 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 5 | CS 1400 | 3 credits |
| African American Studies (10) (AAS) | 3 | AAS 1060 | 3 credits |
| African American Studies (10) (AAS) | 4 | AAS 1060 | 3 credits |
| African American Studies (10) (AAS) | 5 | AAS 1060 | 3 credits |
| Art History (13) (ARH) | 3 | AH 2110 | 4 credits |
| Art History (13) (ARH) | 4 | AH 2110, AH 2130 | 8 credits |
| Art History (13) (ARH) | 5 | AH 2110, AH 2130 | 8 credits |
| Art Studio: 2-D Design (15) (ASG) | 3 | ART 1XXL | 3 credits |
| Art Studio: 2-D Design (15) (ASG) | 4 | ART 1220 | 3 credits |
| Art Studio: 2-D Design (15) (ASG) | 5 | ART 1220 | 3 credits |
| Art Studio: 3-D Design (16) (ART3D) | 3 | ART 1210 | 3 credits |
| Art Studio: 3-D Design (16) (ART3D) | 4 | ART 1210 | 3 credits |
| Art Studio: 3-D Design (16) (ART3D) | 5 | ART 1210 | 3 credits |
| Art Studio: Drawing (14) (ASD) | 3 | ART 1XXL | 3 credits |
| Art Studio: Drawing (14) (ASD) | 4 | ART 1220 | 3 credits |
| Art Studio: Drawing (14) (ASD) | 5 | ART 1220 | 3 credits |
| Biology (20) (BY) | 3 | BIOS 1700, BIOS 1705 | 4 credits |
| Biology (20) (BY) | 4 | BIOS 1700, BIOS 1705 | 4 credits |
| Biology (20) (BY) | 5 | BIOS 1700, BIOS 1705 | 4 credits |
| Business with Personal Finance (67) (BUS) | 3 | BA 1100 | 3 credits |
| Business with Personal Finance (67) (BUS) | 4 | BA 1100 | 3 credits |
| Business with Personal Finance (67) (BUS) | 5 | BA 1100 | 3 credits |
| Capstone: Research (CAPR) | 3 | UNIV 1XXL | 3 credits |
| Capstone: Research (CAPR) | 4 | UNIV 1XXL | 3 credits |
| Capstone: Research (CAPR) | 5 | UNIV 1XXL | 3 credits |
| Capstone: Seminar (CAPS) | 3 | UNIV 1XXL | 3 credits |
| Capstone: Seminar (CAPS) | 4 | UNIV 1XXL | 3 credits |
| Capstone: Seminar (CAPS) | 5 | UNIV 1XXL | 3 credits |
| Chemistry (25) (CH) | 3 | CHEM 1210 | 4 credits |
| Chemistry (25) (CH) | 4 | CHEM 1510 | 4 credits |
| Chemistry (25) (CH) | 5 | CHEM 1510 | 4 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture (28) (CLC) | 3 | CHIN 1110, CHIN 1120 | 8 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture (28) (CLC) | 4 | CHIN 1110, CHIN 1120, CHIN 2110 | 12 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture (28) (CLC) | 5 | CHIN 1110, CHIN 1120, CHIN 2110 | 12 credits |
| Comp Government and Politics (58) (GPC) | 3 | POLS 2300 | 3 credits |
| Comp Government and Politics (58) (GPC) | 4 | POLS 2300 | 3 credits |
| Comp Government and Politics (58) (GPC) | 5 | POLS 2300 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A (31) (CSA) | 3 | CS 2400 | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A (31) (CSA) | 4 | CS 2400 | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A (31) (CSA) | 5 | CS 2400 | 4 credits |
| Computer Science AB (33) (CSAB) | 3 | CS 2400 | 4 credits |
| Computer Science AB (33) (CSAB) | 4 | CS 2400 | 4 credits |
| Computer Science AB (33) (CSAB) | 5 | CS 2400 | 4 credits |
| Cybersecurity (71) (CYBER) | 3 | ITS 1034 | 3 credits |
| Cybersecurity (71) (CYBER) | 4 | ITS 1034 | 3 credits |
| Cybersecurity (71) (CYBER) | 5 | ITS 1034 | 3 credits |
| English Language (36) (ENGC) | 3 | ENG 1510 | 3 credits |
| English Language (36) (ENGC) | 4 | ENG 1510 | 3 credits |
| English Language (36) (ENGC) | 5 | ENG 1510 | 3 credits |
| English Literature (37) (ELC) | 3 | ENG 1510 | 3 credits |
| English Literature (37) (ELC) | 4 | ENG 1510 | 3 credits |
| English Literature (37) (ELC) | 5 | ENG 1510, ENG 2010 | 6 credits |
| Environmental Science (40) (ENVS) | 3 | GEOL 2150 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science (40) (ENVS) | 4 | GEOL 2150 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science (40) (ENVS) | 5 | GEOL 2150 | 3 credits |
| French Language(48) (FRA) | 3 | FR 1110, FR 1120 | 8 credits |
| French Language(48) (FRA) | 4 | FR 2110, FR 2120, FR 3110 | 9 credits |
| French Language(48) (FRA) | 5 | FR 2110, FR 2120, FR 3110, FR 3120 | 12 credits |
| French Literature (51) (FLA) | 3 | FR 1110, FR 1120, FR 2110 | 11 credits |
| French Literature (51) (FLA) | 4 | FR 2120, FR 3540, FR 3550 | 9 credits |
| French Literature (51) (FLA) | 5 | FR 2120, FR 3550, FR 3560 | 9 credits |
| German Language (55) (GM) | 3 | GER 1110, GER 1120 | 8 credits |
| German Language (55) (GM) | 4 | GER 2110, GER 2120, GER 3110 | 9 credits |
| German Language (55) (GM) | 5 | GER 2110, GER 2120, GER 3110, GER 3120 | 12 credits |
| Human Geography (53) (HUGEO) | 3 | GEOG 1200 | 3 credits |
| Human Geography (53) (HUGEO) | 4 | GEOG 1200 | 3 credits |
| Human Geography (53) (HUGEO) | 5 | GEOG 1200 | 3 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture (62) (ILC) | 3 | ITAL 1110, ITAL 1120 | 8 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture (62) (ILC) | 4 | ITAL 2110, ITAL 2120, ITAL 3110 | 9 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture (62) (ILC) | 5 | ITAL 2110, ITAL 2120, ITAL 3110, ITAL 3120 | 12 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture (64) (JLC) | 3 | JPN 1110, JPN 1120 | 8 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture (64) (JLC) | 4 | JPN 1110, JPN 1120, JPN 2110 | 12 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture (64) (JLC) | 5 | JPN 1110, JPN 1120, JPN 2110 | 12 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 1110, LAT 1120 | 8 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 1110, LAT 1120 | 8 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 1110, LAT 1120 | 8 credits |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 1120, LAT 2110, LAT 2120 | 10 credits |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 1120, LAT 2110, LAT 2120 | 10 credits |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 1120, LAT 2110, LAT 2120 | 10 credits |
| Latin | 5 | LAT 1120, LAT 2110, LAT 2120 | 10 credits |
| Latin | 5 | LAT 1120, LAT 2110, LAT 2120 | 10 credits |
| Latin | 5 | LAT 1120, LAT 2110, LAT 2120 | 10 credits |
| Music Theory (75) (MST) | 3 | MUS 1000 | 3 credits |
| Music Theory (75) (MST) | 4 | MUS 1000 | 3 credits |
| Music Theory (75) (MST) | 5 | MUS 1000 | 3 credits |
| Networking (70) (NET) | 3 | CTCH 1600 | 3 credits |
| Networking (70) (NET) | 4 | CTCH 1600 | 3 credits |
| Networking (70) (NET) | 5 | CTCH 1600 | 3 credits |
| Physics 1: Algebra-based (PH1) | 3 | PHYS 2001 | 4 credits |
| Physics 1: Algebra-based (PH1) | 4 | PHYS 2001 | 4 credits |
| Physics 1: Algebra-based (PH1) | 5 | PHYS 2001 | 4 credits |
| Physics 2: Algebra-based (PH2) | 3 | PHYS 2002 | 4 credits |
| Physics 2: Algebra-based (PH2) | 4 | PHYS 2002 | 4 credits |
| Physics 2: Algebra-based (PH2) | 5 | PHYS 2002 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 2056, PHYS 2057 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 2056, PHYS 2057 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 5 | PHYS 2056, PHYS 2057 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 2054, PHYS 2055 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 2054, PHYS 2055 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | PHYS 2054, PHYS 2055 | 4 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 1300 | 4 credits |
| Precalculus | 4 | MATH 1300 | 4 credits |
| Precalculus | 5 | MATH 1300 | 4 credits |
| Psychology (85) (PY) | 3 | PSY 1010 | 3 credits |
| Psychology (85) (PY) | 4 | PSY 1010 | 3 credits |
| Psychology (85) (PY) | 5 | PSY 1010 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language (87) (SPL) | 3 | SPAN 1110, SPAN 1120 | 8 credits |
| Spanish Language (87) (SPL) | 4 | SPAN 2110, SPAN 2120, SPAN 3110 | 9 credits |
| Spanish Language (87) (SPL) | 5 | SPAN 2110, SPAN 2120, SPAN 3110, SPAN 3120 | 12 credits |
| Spanish Literature (89) (SPLL) | 3 | SPAN 1110, SPAN 1120, SPAN 2110 | 11 credits |
| Spanish Literature (89) (SPLL) | 4 | SPAN 2110, SPAN 2120, SPAN 3550 | 9 credits |
| Spanish Literature (89) (SPLL) | 5 | SPAN 2110, SPAN 2120, SPAN 3550 | 9 credits |
| Statistics (90) (STATS) | 3 | MATH 1500 | 3 credits |
| Statistics (90) (STATS) | 4 | MATH 1500 | 3 credits |
| Statistics (90) (STATS) | 5 | MATH 1500, MATH 2XXL | 6 credits |
| U.S. Government and Politics (57) (GPU) | 3 | POLS 1010 | 3 credits |
| U.S. Government and Politics (57) (GPU) | 4 | POLS 1010 | 3 credits |
| U.S. Government and Politics (57) (GPU) | 5 | POLS 1010 | 3 credits |
| U.S. History (07) (UH) | 3 | HIST 2000, HIST 2010 | 6 credits |
| U.S. History (07) (UH) | 4 | HIST 2000, HIST 2010 | 6 credits |
| U.S. History (07) (UH) | 5 | HIST 2000, HIST 2010 | 6 credits |
Source: ohio.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 1,212 |
| Psychology | 258 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 192 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 154 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 144 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 120 |
| Finance | 100 |
| Journalism | 94 |
Show the other 113 majors
| Business Administration and Management | 88 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 82 |
| Sociology | 74 |
| Political Science and Government | 63 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 61 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 55 |
| Management Information Systems | 54 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 53 |
| Radio and Television | 53 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 50 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 50 |
| Business Analytics | 49 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 47 |
| Management Science | 47 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 46 |
| Accounting | 44 |
| Chemistry | 43 |
| Social Work | 42 |
| Applied Engineering | 42 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 41 |
| Computer Science | 38 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 36 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 34 |
| Chemical Engineering | 33 |
| Civil Engineering | 33 |
| History | 30 |
| Music Management | 29 |
| Music Pedagogy | 24 |
| Housing and Human Environments | 23 |
| Digital Arts | 22 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 21 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 19 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 19 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 19 |
| Wildlife Biology | 18 |
| Graphic Design | 17 |
| Acting | 17 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 17 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 16 |
| Photojournalism | 16 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 16 |
| Creative Writing | 16 |
| Mathematics | 15 |
| Human Services | 15 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 15 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 15 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 14 |
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | 14 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 13 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 12 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 12 |
| Environmental Science | 11 |
| Computer Engineering | 11 |
| Industrial Engineering | 11 |
| Engineering, Other | 11 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 11 |
| Customer Service Management | 10 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 10 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 10 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | 9 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 9 |
| Applied Linguistics | 9 |
| Environmental Studies | 9 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 8 |
| Dance | 8 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 |
| Women's Studies | 8 |
| Art/Art Studies | 7 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 |
| Music Performance | 7 |
| Musical Theatre | 6 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 6 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 6 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Astrophysics | 5 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 5 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 5 |
| Environmental Health | 5 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 5 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 4 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 4 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 4 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 3 |
| European Studies/Civilization | 3 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 3 |
| English Language and Literature | 3 |
| Ecology | 3 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Actuarial Science | 3 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 2 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 2 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 2 |
| Voice and Opera | 2 |
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management | 2 |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 2 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 1 |
| Music Technology | 1 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 |
| Neuroscience | 1 |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 1 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 1 |
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 1 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Ohio University-Main Campus ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #19 for Wildlife biologyof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, MAC
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, MAC
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
10% of men in fraternities · 7% of women in sororities · 8% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), miamioh.campuslabs.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Athens, OH
63,218 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Rickenbacker International (LCK)
Nearest hub airport
John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 16.0 of 20
Elevation
708 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
22°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
17.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
10 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,060 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Marietta College35 mi
- Ohio Christian University47 mi
- Muskingum University50 mi
- Denison University56 mi
- Capital University62 mi
- Shawnee State University63 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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