Ohio University-Southern Campus Tuition & Completion (2026)
Ohio University-Southern Campus is a public community college in Ironton, Ohio, enrolling about 415 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,993 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,362. Student demographics in federal data include White (85.8%) and Two or More Races (4.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,362
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,993 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 415 80.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 21.03%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High 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 38.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 45.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,502
- Room & Board: $6,856 annual estimate
Ohio University-Southern Campus: what the data shows
Common questions about Ohio University-Southern Campus, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Ohio University-Southern Campus?
Ohio University-Southern Campus is located in Ironton, OH (ZIP 45638).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Ohio University-Southern Campus public or private?
Ohio University-Southern Campus is a Public institution.
How much does Ohio University-Southern Campus cost?
Published tuition: $6,362 in-state, $9,444 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,993.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,649 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,943 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,297 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,332 |
| $110,001+ | $8,753 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,448.
How big is Ohio University-Southern Campus?
Total enrollment: 415 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,502 students.
About 80% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Ohio University-Southern Campus?
150%-time completion rate: 21.03%.
First-year retention: 53.6%.
What do graduates of Ohio University-Southern 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.
12.93% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Ohio University-Southern Campus known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (53 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (15 completions)
- Social Work (11 completions)
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician (4 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (4 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (3 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (3 completions)
- Child Development (2 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (2 completions)
- Psychology, General (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Ohio University-Southern Campus a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 21.03%; median earnings $52,581 at 10 years; net price $5,993. 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-Southern Campus was $6,362.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,993
2024 Value
In 2024 Ohio University-Southern Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,993.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,972 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,993 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-Southern Campus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
12.93% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.26% 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-Southern 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-Southern 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 | $4,778 | $6,624 | $9,501 |
| 2014 | $4,872 | $6,718 | $10,830 |
| 2015 | $4,872 | $6,718 | $9,583 |
| 2016 | $4,872 | $6,718 | $9,973 |
| 2017 | $4,806 | $6,718 | $7,840 |
| 2018 | $5,490 | $8,482 | $7,069 |
| 2019 | $5,674 | $8,666 | $7,599 |
| 2020 | $5,674 | $8,666 | $8,211 |
| 2021 | $5,774 | $8,766 | $6,947 |
| 2022 | $6,004 | $8,996 | $8,667 |
| 2023 | $6,178 | $9,170 | $5,328 |
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-Southern Campus reported total enrollment of about 415 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 29% male and 71% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (85.8%), Two or More Races (4.3%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (3.9%). About 12.93% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 33.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
80.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ohio University-Southern Campus in 2024 is 415 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,502 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
53.6%
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 85.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
14.40% 100% Completion Time
21.03% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 14.40% of students graduating from Ohio University-Southern Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 26% male / 74% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 20% male / 80% female
- Social Work: 27% male / 73% 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-Southern Campus.
Return on Investment
$21,056 Median Student Debt
$52,581 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
40.04% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2093.43% Return on Investment
4.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Ohio University-Southern Campus.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 15 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 53 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 15 completions
3. Social Work: 11 completions
4. Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician: 4 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 4 completions
6. Public Administration and Social Service: 3 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 3 completions
8. Child Development: 2 completions
9. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Ohio University-Southern Campus.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ohio University-Southern Campus from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 45.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,947
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,942
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-Southern Campus is a public institution located in Ironton, OH, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Social Work. Enrollment is approximately 415 students. Student body composition includes White (85.8%), Two or More Races (4.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (3.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 21.03%. Approximately 12.93% of students receive Pell Grants. About 33.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Ironton, OH 45638
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 21.03% graduation rate at Ohio University-Southern 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-Southern Campus located?
Ohio University-Southern Campus is located in Ironton, OH.
How much does Ohio University-Southern Campus cost?
Reported tuition is $6,362 and average net price is $5,993 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-Southern Campus?
Ohio University-Southern Campus reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,502 students, White (85.8%), Two or More Races (4.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Ohio University-Southern Campus?
About 33.9% of students at Ohio University-Southern Campus are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Ohio University-Southern 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-Southern Campus?
The 150%-time completion rate is 21.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Ohio University-Southern Campus students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,056.
Is Ohio University-Southern Campus public or private?
Ohio University-Southern Campus is a public institution located in Ironton, OH.
Is Ohio University-Southern Campus an HBCU?
No. Ohio University-Southern Campus is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ohio University-Southern Campus a tribal college?
No. Ohio University-Southern Campus is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Ohio University-Southern Campus a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Ohio University-Southern Campus does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.9%).
Is Ohio University-Southern Campus religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Ohio University-Southern 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
- Ohio trade schools profile
- 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.