Ohio University-Southern Campus
Ironton, OH 45638
About Ohio University-Southern Campus
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 findings
- Ohio University-Southern Campus charges 15% above the national public median tuition ($6,362).
- Versus the Ohio median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Average net price runs below the Ohio median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 21.03%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $52,581.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Ohio University-Southern Campus is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 2093% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,362 | $5,993 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Ohio (state median) | $15,202 | $12,090 | 154 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 6% below published tuition at Ohio University-Southern Campus
Key findings
- Ohio University-Southern Campus's average net price ($5,993) is 6% below published tuition ($6,362).
- Ohio University-Southern Campus charges 15% above the national public median tuition ($6,362).
- Versus the Ohio median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Average net price runs below the Ohio median net price.
Ohio University-Southern Campus tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $6,362
Finding Ohio University-Southern Campus charges 15% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $6,362. That is 15% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Ohio median ($15,202), sticker tuition is about 0.4×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.5×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Ohio University-Southern Campus versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Ohio University-Southern Campus versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Ohio University-Southern Campus is $5,993.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $5,993 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $6,096 below the Ohio median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $12,707 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Ohio University-Southern Campus’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 6% lower after grants and scholarships.
Ohio University-Southern Campus: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Ohio University-Southern Campus—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$6,362
Out-of-state tuition
$9,444
Avg. net price
$5,993
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Ohio University-Southern Campus is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse53
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies15
- Social Work11
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician4
- Criminal Justice/Police Science4
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Ohio University-Southern Campus a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Ohio University-Southern Campus is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Ohio University-Southern Campus.
Campus
Location
Ironton, OH
City / state
- ZIP
- 45638
- NCES locale
- Rural distant
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is about 0.3× the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Size
Enrollment
415
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 3,502
- Full-time share
- 80%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$21,056
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 12.93%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Ohio University-Southern Campus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates earn a median of $52,581 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Ohio University-Southern Campus.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $52,581. Median federal loan debt: $21,056. Average net price used in cost models: $5,993.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates report median earnings of $52,581 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Ohio University-Southern Campus.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (15 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Ohio University-Southern Campus.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Ohio University-Southern Campus—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 45.3%
- Ohio median 9.6 pp below median (54.9%)
- Great Lakes median 12.8 pp below median (58.1%)
- U.S. median 12.7 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,947
- Ohio median 1.1× the median ($7,463)
- Great Lakes median near the median ($8,046)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,942
- Ohio median 0.91× the median ($7,640)
- Great Lakes median 0.90× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Ohio University-Southern Campus at a glance
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Ohio University-Southern Campus is a public institution in Ironton, OH, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesSocial Work
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian85.8%Two or More Races4.3%Race/ethnicity unknown3.9%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near Ohio University-Southern Campus
Other campuses in Ironton, OH when available, plus nearby institutions in Ohio.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Ohio, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ohio University-Southern Campus located?
Ohio University-Southern Campus is located in Ironton, OH.
What is Ohio University-Southern Campus's tuition?
Ohio University-Southern Campus tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $6,362 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $5,993 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
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.
Why is Ohio University-Southern Campus's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Ohio University-Southern Campus, published tuition is $6,362 while average net price is $5,993—about 6% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Ohio University-Southern Campus's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($5,993), completion (21.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($52,581). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
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.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.