Ohio University-Southern Campus

1804 Liberty Ave
Ironton, OH 45638
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • Ohio University Southern shares the rich heritage and educational resources of the first university established in the Northwest Territory. As a regional campus of Ohio University, the Southern is proud of the quality, value, and convenience that are inherent in every facet of the campus. Ohio University Southern is as unique as each individual who is a part of the OUS family. Providing the education and service associated with a major research university, while maintaining the individual attention and personal touch associated with a small exclusive college, OUS offers a "Degree of Difference." Student involvement extends beyond the campus to include the local community-and the world! Through community service and service learning courses, students develop an understanding of community and recognize that the community extends far beyond the Tri-State. International activities, including educational exchange programs, provide OUS students a chance to broaden their horizons.

School Highlights

Ohio University-Southern Campus serves 2,451 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is equal to the state average of 96%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,451 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,872
  • Out-state tuition: $6,718
  • Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Ohio University-Southern Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ohio University-Southern Campus
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
87 staff
93 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Ohio University-Southern Campus and community college average number of faculty in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Ohio University-Southern Campus has grown by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 26:1 over five years.
The Ohio University-Southern Campus diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has grown by 44% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,451 students
599 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Ohio University-Southern Campus and community college average number of enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Ohio University-Southern Campus and community college average student staff ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
606 students
329 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Ohio University-Southern Campus and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
1,845 students
270 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Ohio University-Southern Campus and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Ohio University-Southern Campus.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Ohio.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
107 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
606 students
306 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Ohio University-Southern Campus and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,845 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Ohio University-Southern Campus and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
4%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ohio University-Southern Campus and the percentage of Asian community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ohio University-Southern Campus and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ohio University-Southern Campus and the percentage of Black community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ohio University-Southern Campus and the percentage of White community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
85%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Ohio University-Southern Campus and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Ohio University-Southern Campus and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Unknown races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ohio University-Southern Campus.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
Diversity Score
0.27
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Ohio University-Southern Campus and the community college average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5417%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.1912%
0.2667%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,700
$31,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Ohio University-Southern Campus and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Ohio by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,872 is less than the state average of $4,921. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,718 is less than the state average of $10,849. The out-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,872
$4,921
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Ohio University-Southern Campus and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,718
$10,849
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Ohio University-Southern Campus and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Ohio University-Southern Campus and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,629
$18,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Ohio University-Southern Campus and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,333
$6,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ohio University-Southern Campus and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ohio University-Southern Campus cost?
Ohio University-Southern Campus's tuition is approximately $4,872 for In-State students and $6,718 for Out-State students.
What is Ohio University-Southern Campus's ranking?
Ohio University-Southern Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,451 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,872
  • Out-state tuition: $6,718
  • Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,921 per year for in-state students and $10,849 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,652 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Tri-State Bible College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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