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Ohio University is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Ohio University is 87%. Last year, 24,978 students applied to Ohio University and 21,610 were admitted.

If you are thinking about applying to Ohio University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 2/1 and the application fee is $50.

Ohio University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Ohio University's admissions stats.

Ohio University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	23%
Mean SAT Score	1174
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	13%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	41%
Waitlist	Yes

Ohio University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Ohio University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	–
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	–

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Applying Early to Ohio University?

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Ohio University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15.

Ohio University accepts roughly 97% of early action applicants and 87% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, Ohio University admitted 18,5 of the 19, who applied early action.

Some students apply early in hopes that it will help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Ohio University Admissions

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How To Get Into Ohio University

It is moderately difficult to get into Ohio University. Ohio University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Ohio University accepted 87% of students, approximately 21,610 from the 24,978 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Ohio University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to Biological Sciences, the College of Business, the Russ College of Engineering & Tech, the College of Fine Arts, the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism is program very difficult.

Transferring to Ohio University

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Ohio University

Ohio University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Ohio University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Ohio University

Wondering what factors are considered by Ohio University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Ohio University for more information on admission factors.

Ohio University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Ohio University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Ohio University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Other Requirements	–	–	√	Audition required for dance and music programs as well as a theater performance for bachelor of fine arts major. Interview required of selected Honors Tutorial College candidates. Portfolio required for visual communication, production design & tech, and film. Writing sample required for playwright.
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	1	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Ohio University?

Students admitted to Ohio University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 55% submitted a class rank. At Ohio University 23% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 51% were in the top 25% and 85% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Ohio University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	28.82%
3.75 and 3.99	21.02%
3.50 and 3.74	18.61%
3.25 and 3.49	13.63%
3.00 and 3.24	10.02%
2.50 and 2.9	7.7%
2.00 and 2.49	0.2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Ohio University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Ohio University is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 13% of Ohio University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 41% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Ohio University?

To be competitive with other Ohio University applicants, you should aim to score between 1100 and 1260 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Ohio University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1260 and 25% of scored lower than 1100, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Ohio University student is 1174.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Ohio University students scored 630 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Ohio University students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.

To be most competitive at Ohio University, you should strive to earn between 22 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Ohio University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Ohio University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

More Information on Transferring to Ohio University

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Ohio University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Ohio University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Ohio University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Ohio University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Ohio University.

Does Ohio University accept transfer credits?

✅ Ohio University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Ohio University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit • Excelsior College Examinations

Does Ohio University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Ohio University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Ohio University?

❌ No, Ohio University is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to send your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Ohio University's acceptance rate?

✅ Ohio University has an acceptance rate of 87%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Ohio University?

❌ Ohio University does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Ohio University?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Ohio University was 97% in 2021.

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