Ohio University-Main Campus Acceptance Rate
Athens, Ohio · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 25,648
- Admitted
- 21,739
- Yield
- 21.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Ohio University-Main Campus's acceptance rate has risen from 74.3% in 2014–15 to 84.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 20,934 to 25,648 (+23%) over that period.
Its 84.8% rate makes Ohio University-Main Campus more selective than about 32% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 20%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (86.6% for women vs 82.2% for men, a 4.4-point gap). Ohio University-Main Campus has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 21.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 20,934 | 15,548 | 74.3% | 4,377 |
| 2015–16 | 21,000 | 15,628 | 74.4% | 4,423 |
| 2016–17 | 20,623 | 15,437 | 74.9% | 4,314 |
| 2017–18 | 26,263 | 19,416 | 73.9% | 4,049 |
| 2018–19 | 23,385 | 18,311 | 78.3% | 3,980 |
| 2019–20 | 24,179 | 19,843 | 82.1% | 3,671 |
| 2020–21 | 22,518 | 19,700 | 87.5% | 3,126 |
| 2021–22 | 21,733 | 19,245 | 88.6% | 3,664 |
| 2022–23 | 24,978 | 21,610 | 86.5% | 4,441 |
| 2023–24 | 25,648 | 21,739 | 84.8% | 4,593 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 15,060 | 13,038 | 86.6% |
| Men | 10,588 | 8,701 | 82.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–650 | 12% |
| SAT Math | 540–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–28 | 36% |
How Ohio University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Ohio University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
Ohio University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is 84.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (21,739 admitted of 25,648 applicants).
Is Ohio University-Main Campus test optional?
Ohio University-Main Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Ohio University-Main Campus?
Ohio University-Main Campus received 25,648 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 21,739.
What SAT score do you need for Ohio University-Main Campus?
Admitted students at Ohio University-Main Campus typically scored 560–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Ohio University-Main Campus getting harder to get into?
Ohio University-Main Campus has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.3% in 2014–15 to 84.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.ohio.edu/.