Ohio University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is a public four-year university in Lancaster, Ohio, enrolling about 691 students. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $6,362 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,581 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,362
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,650 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 691 79.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 14.41%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 33.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 30.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 52.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,981
- Room & Board: $6,856 annual estimate
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus: what the data shows
Common questions about Ohio University-Lancaster Campus, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is located in Lancaster, OH (ZIP 43130-1037).
Is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus public or private?
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is a Public institution.
How much does Ohio University-Lancaster Campus cost?
Published tuition: $6,362 in-state, $9,444 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,650.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,375 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,466 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $3,791 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,790 |
| $110,001+ | $9,562 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,448.
How big is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
Total enrollment: 691 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,981 students.
About 79% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
150%-time completion rate: 14.41%.
First-year retention: 50.3%.
What do graduates of Ohio University-Lancaster Campus earn?
Median earnings: $48,991 six years after entry; $52,581 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,056.
11.79% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (17 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (9 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (7 completions)
- Social Work (7 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (6 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (5 completions)
- Psychology, General (3 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (3 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (3 completions)
- 00.0300 (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 14.41%; median earnings $52,581 at 10 years; net price $5,650. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,362
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus was $6,362.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,650
2024 Value
In 2024 Ohio University-Lancaster Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,650.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,600 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,650 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$25,448 4-Year In-State Tuition
$37,776 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,856 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$868 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,086 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$56,344 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Ohio University-Lancaster Campus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
11.79% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.73% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Ohio University-Lancaster Campus in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,974 | $9,510 | $10,126 |
| 2014 | $5,060 | $9,596 | $10,007 |
| 2015 | $5,060 | $9,596 | $9,273 |
| 2016 | $5,060 | $9,596 | $10,324 |
| 2017 | $5,060 | $9,596 | $7,604 |
| 2018 | $5,490 | $8,482 | $7,682 |
| 2019 | $5,674 | $8,666 | $8,810 |
| 2020 | $5,674 | $8,666 | $8,826 |
| 2021 | $5,774 | $8,766 | $7,447 |
| 2022 | $6,004 | $8,996 | $8,836 |
| 2023 | $6,178 | $9,170 | $6,133 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus reported total enrollment of about 691 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (84.1%), Two or More Races (5.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%). About 11.79% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 33.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
79.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus in 2024 is 691 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,981 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.3%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 84.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
5.33% 100% Completion Time
14.41% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 5.33% of students graduating from Ohio University-Lancaster Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 29% male / 71% female
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 11% male / 89% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Ohio University-Lancaster Campus.
Return on Investment
$21,056 Median Student Debt
$52,581 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
40.04% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2226.59% Return on Investment
4.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Ohio University-Lancaster Campus.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 24 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 17 completions
2. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 9 completions
3. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 7 completions
4. Social Work: 7 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 6 completions
6. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 5 completions
7. Psychology, General: 3 completions
8. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 3 completions
9. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ohio University-Lancaster Campus from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 52.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,565
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,398
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is a public institution located in Lancaster, OH, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Computer and Information Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 691 students. Student body composition includes White (84.1%), Two or More Races (5.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 14.41%. Approximately 11.79% of students receive Pell Grants. About 33.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Lancaster, OH 43130-1037
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 14.41% graduation rate at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus located?
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is located in Lancaster, OH.
How much does Ohio University-Lancaster Campus cost?
Reported tuition is $6,362 and average net price is $5,650 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,856 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,981 students, White (84.1%), Two or More Races (5.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
About 33.9% of students at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Ohio University-Lancaster Campus earn?
Median earnings are $48,991 six years after entry and $52,581 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
The 150%-time completion rate is 14.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Ohio University-Lancaster Campus students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,056.
Is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus public or private?
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is a public institution located in Lancaster, OH.
Is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus an HBCU?
No. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus a tribal college?
No. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.0%).
Is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Ohio University-Lancaster Campus in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.