Ohio University-Southern Campus

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,362

2.98% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$6,014

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

1,716

20.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

16%

20 Graduates

About

Ohio University-Southern Campus is a higher education institution located in Lawrence County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Ohio University-Southern Campus were Registered Nursing (36 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (15 degrees), and Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology (4 degrees).

In 2024, 103 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ohio University-Southern Campus. 68.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (88 degrees), 22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ohio University-Southern Campus is $6,362, which is $−6,017 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,379).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Ohio University-Southern Campus is $6,362, which is $6,017 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,379).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,014.

In 2024, 20% of undergraduate students attending Ohio University-Southern Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,362

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ohio University-Southern Campus was $6,362. The cost of tuition at Ohio University-Southern Campus is $−6,017 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,379).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ohio University-Southern Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,014

2024 Value

28.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Ohio University-Southern Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,014. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Ohio University-Southern Campus grew by 28.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ohio University-Southern Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,632

Room and Board

$840

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ohio University-Southern Campus was of $6,632 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.49% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $840. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ohio University-Southern Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

20% of undergraduate students at Ohio University-Southern Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 11.1% with respect to 2023, when 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ohio University-Southern Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Ohio University-Southern Campus had a total enrollment of 1,716 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Ohio University-Southern Campus is 345 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,371. This means that 20.1% of students enrolled at Ohio University-Southern Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ohio University-Southern Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.1% White, 5.19% Two or More Races, 3.38% Black or African American, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.816% Asian, and 0.175% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Ohio University-Southern Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (58%), followed by White Male (27.1%) and Two or More Races Female (3.21%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ohio University-Southern Campus in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,716 students. The full-time enrollment at Ohio University-Southern Campus is 345 and the part-time enrollment is 1,371. This means that 20.1% of students enrolled at Ohio University-Southern Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 43.8% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ohio University-Southern Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ohio University-Southern Campus was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (61%), Ohio University-Southern Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ohio University-Southern Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,443 enrolled students
Two or More Races
89 enrolled students
Black or African American
58 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ohio University-Southern Campus is 84.1% White, 5.19% Two or More Races, 3.38% Black or African American, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.816% Asian, and 0.175% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 39.2% White, 28.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 58 students (3.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 39 more women than men received degrees from Ohio University-Southern Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ohio University-Southern Campus is white (88 degrees awarded). There were 22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (4 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Ohio University-Southern Campus is Registered Nursing (36 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (15 degrees) and Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology (4 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ohio University-Southern Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (4 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Health (53 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio University-Southern Campus are Registered nurses (1,517,657 people), Social workers, all other (186,499 people), Medical & health services managers (185,211 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (169,032 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (166,833 people).

The most specialized majors at Ohio University-Southern Campus in 2024 are Communication Technologies (4 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), Health (53 degrees), Human Sciences (2 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio University-Southern Campus are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at Ohio University-Southern Campus are Communication Technologies (4 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), Health (53 degrees), Human Sciences (2 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio University-Southern Campus are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,694,595 people), Elementary & secondary schools (513,831 people), Outpatient care centers (351,805 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (221,780 people), and Offices of physicians (216,965 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ohio University-Southern Campus.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
36 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
15 degrees awarded
Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology
4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Ohio University-Southern Campus was Registered Nursing with 36 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Ohio University-Southern Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio University-Southern Campus, which is 0.451 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (71).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ohio University-Southern Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio University-Southern Campus in Registered Nursing, which is 0.359 times less than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio University-Southern Campus in Registered Nursing, which is 2.79 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

13%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 7% of students graduating from Ohio University-Southern Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 13% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 13% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
88 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
4 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ohio University-Southern Campus is white (88 degrees awarded). There were 22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (4 degrees).

5.83% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
63 degrees awarded
White Male
25 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ohio University-Southern Campus is white female (63 degrees awarded). There were 2.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (25 degrees).

Operations

false Ohio University-Southern Campus employs 9 Assistant professors, 8 Associate professors and 6 Professors. Most academics at Ohio University-Southern Campus are Female Assistant professor (8), Female Associate professor (6), and Female Professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio University-Southern Campus are: Office and Administrative Support, with 2 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Instructional Salaries

$1.68M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Ohio University-Southern Campus paid a total of $1.68M to 23 employees working as instructors, which represents 50.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $563k (3.52%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio University-Southern Campus were Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

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