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How many students attend Ohio University?
There are 18,589 undergraduate students on the Athens campus as of fall 2009 and 4,059 graduate students.
How much does it cost to attend Ohio University?
For the 2009-2010 school year tuition & fees for new in-state undergraduate students came to $9,113 a year. For new out-of-state students, in the same year, tuition & fees totaled $18,077. Over two-thirds of our students receive some type of financial assistance from various sources. The average first year total need-based gift aid is $6,141.
What is the size of the faculty?
The Ohio University Athens campus has 950+ full-time faculty members.
What is the student/faculty ratio?
The student/faculty ratio at Ohio University is 19:1.
How many alumni does Ohio University have?
There are over 192,000 alumni of Ohio University worldwide.
Is medical insurance required for all students?
Yes, major medical insurance is required for all Athens campus students. Domestic students enrolled for seven or more credit hours, and international students taking one or more credit hours, will be automatically enrolled in and billed for the WellBeing Plan.
If you do not wish to purchase the WellBeing Plan you may decline it. To avoid paying for the policy offered by Ohio University, you must decline the coverage by the posted deadline.
How many international students attend Ohio University?
There are nearly 1,000 international students on the Athens campus from over 100 countries.
What is the number for the Campus Police?
The Ohio University Police Department can be reached at (740) 593-1911, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Where should we stay when we visit campus? Where should we eat in Athens? What is there to do in Athens?
Information about Athens and the surrounding community can be found at Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Also, please consider Ohio University dining halls and Baker University Center’s food court and sit down resturant, Latitude 39.
