More selective than 23% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
12% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 36% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Ohio University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Ohio University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Ohio University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 650 |
| SAT math | 540 | 640 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1090 | 1290 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Ohio University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 85% | 550–650 | 540–640 | 22–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 85% | 560–650 | 540–640 | 22–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Ohio University compared with other Ohio colleges?
Ohio University has the 48th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Mount Vernon Nazarene University | 84% | 68% | $22,421 |
| 45 | Mount Carmel College of Nursing | 84% | 54% | $10,420 |
| 46 | Youngstown State University | 84% | 50% | $12,767 |
| 47 | Otterbein University | 85% | 68% | $19,237 |
| 48 | Ohio University | 85% | 65% | $21,637 |
| 49 | University of Cincinnati | 85% | 75% | $25,648 |
| 50 | Heidelberg University | 86% | 52% | $20,556 |
| 51 | Kent State University at Kent | 86% | 64% | $20,787 |
| 52 | Xavier University | 86% | 69% | $32,997 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at Ohio University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Ohio University admissions questions
What is the Ohio University acceptance rate?
Ohio University accepts 85% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 21,739 of 25,648 applicants were admitted.
Does Ohio University require the SAT or ACT?
Ohio University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 12% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 36% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Ohio University?
The middle 50% of Ohio University enrolled first-year students scored 1090–1290 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Ohio University?
21% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (4,593 of 21,739).
Is Ohio University getting harder to get into?
Ohio University accepted 85% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 85% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Ohio University overview