C
Average
Score: 46/100
Overall (traditional)
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
4-Year
Public
📍 Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Rating Context:
⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 14%
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 14%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
1,977
Total Enrollment
14%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,935
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$52,581
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$48,991
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,056
Median debt at graduation
14.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
11.8%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 53rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | — | $99,701 | +16% | #10 of 52 | #6 | $22,067 |
| Industrial Engineering | $70,199 | $99,364 | +1% | #38 of 94 | #28 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $64,226 | $94,673 | -6% | #195 of 258 | #128 | $23,125 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $68,154 | $93,774 | +13% | #44 of 166 | #30 | $25,309 |
| Computer Science | $73,932 | $93,282 | -13% | #216 of 349 | #182 | $21,490 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,161 | $91,285 | -1% | #154 of 318 | #94 | $26,216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,809 | $87,308 | -2% | #467 of 966 | #300 | $13,672 |
| Chemical Engineering | $67,322 | $85,990 | -12% | #147 of 158 | #109 | $22,732 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,856 | $84,002 | +10% | #198 of 796 | #140 | $25,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $59,305 | $81,299 | -2% | #183 of 452 | #140 | $24,250 |
| Civil Engineering | $63,884 | $81,019 | -6% | #183 of 233 | #118 | $26,875 |
| Marketing | $55,022 | $78,506 | +13% | #82 of 516 | #54 | $23,416 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $61,788 | $77,401 | +5% | #16 of 37 | #13 | $19,500 |
| International Business | $57,396 | $73,640 | +1% | #60 of 115 | #46 | $25,375 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,006 | $71,478 | +5% | #331 of 1176 | #208 | $21,563 |
| Mathematics | — | $67,562 | -3% | #185 of 309 | #135 | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $38,637 | $66,922 | +11% | #36 of 138 | #22 | $18,500 |
| Public Health | $37,883 | $62,153 | +6% | #73 of 215 | #46 | $23,875 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $42,663 | $61,538 | +5% | #117 of 275 | #96 | $24,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $48,515 | $60,767 | -34% | #437 of 459 | #423 | $20,750 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $60,236 | — | — | — | — | $21,000 |
| Journalism | $38,246 | $59,276 | +5% | #58 of 187 | #33 | $24,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $38,753 | $58,907 | -7% | #348 of 565 | #232 | $22,500 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $39,969 | $58,647 | +2% | #25 of 57 | #20 | $23,750 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $40,516 | $57,998 | +11% | #11 of 50 | #7 | $26,000 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $36,886 | $57,479 | -8% | #41 of 64 | #32 | $26,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $57,085 | -3% | #137 of 215 | #100 | $22,875 |
| Geography and Cartography | $33,199 | $56,381 | -3% | #75 of 117 | #53 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $35,165 | $55,867 | +2% | #216 of 610 | #161 | $23,000 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $29,303 | $55,352 | +26% | #11 of 52 | #10 | $23,356 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,666 | $54,695 | -3% | #316 of 660 | #208 | $21,500 |
| Chemistry | $43,349 | $54,576 | -16% | #194 of 209 | #184 | $24,500 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $54,184 | -1% | #143 of 225 | #91 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $34,707 | $53,206 | +0% | #225 of 476 | #149 | $24,049 |
| Housing and Human Environments | $38,637 | $52,861 | -11% | #9 of 11 | #9 | $25,683 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $38,381 | $51,652 | -27% | #227 of 253 | #206 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $36,506 | $51,312 | -3% | #258 of 462 | #152 | $24,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $41,362 | $51,258 | +2% | #91 of 177 | #63 | $26,950 |
| Social Work | $37,990 | $49,690 | -4% | #283 of 420 | #221 | $20,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $24,716 | $49,553 | -4% | #183 of 299 | #148 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $30,682 | $49,399 | -3% | #571 of 1027 | #351 | $23,258 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $36,850 | $49,369 | -3% | #35 of 63 | #28 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $29,086 | $48,390 | -4% | #90 of 158 | #73 | $23,654 |
| Economics | $46,655 | — | — | — | — | $19,750 |
| History | $24,075 | $46,101 | -9% | #350 of 459 | #279 | $23,250 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $38,973 | $45,346 | -7% | #124 of 172 | #91 | $26,147 |
| Music | $36,252 | $44,593 | +4% | #121 of 268 | #87 | $26,750 |
| Anthropology | $27,806 | $44,327 | -5% | #110 of 188 | #86 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $34,983 | $43,893 | -7% | #539 of 680 | #500 | $21,500 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $15,602 | $42,796 | +8% | #80 of 255 | #54 | $21,875 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $277,424
- Avg rent near campus: $1,237/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 43157 (4.9% cap, Thurston)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,178 | $9,170 |
Financial Aid
77%
Receive Any Aid
32%
Receive Pell Grants
38%
Take Out Loans
$4,935
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $3,301 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $3,792 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $4,674 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $9,009 |
| $110,001+ | $9,277 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
17 grads/yr
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
9 grads/yr
Social Work
7 grads/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General
7 grads/yr
Business Administration and Management, General
6 grads/yr
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
5 grads/yr
Medical/Clinical Assistant
3 grads/yr
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
3 grads/yr
Psychology, General
3 grads/yr
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
2 grads/yr
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
1 grads/yr
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
1 grads/yr
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
1 grads/yr
History, General
1 grads/yr
Creative Writing
1 grads/yr
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
1 grads/yr
Women's Studies
1 grads/yr
Economics, General
1 grads/yr
Criminal Justice/Police Science
1 grads/yr
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
1 grads/yr
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Ohio University-Lancaster Campus's top programs commonly pursue.
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr
183,400 jobs
Public relations managers
$139k/yr
83,200 jobs
Communications teachers, postsecondary
$78k/yr
35,800 jobs
Writers and authors
$72k/yr
135,400 jobs
Media and communication workers, all other
$72k/yr
34,300 jobs
Public relations specialists
$70k/yr
315,900 jobs
Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys
$46k/yr
24,100 jobs
Social and community service managers
$78k/yr
219,800 jobs
Student Demographics
1,977
Total Students
65%
Women
76%
Traditional Age (18-24)
8%
Off-Campus Renters
👥 Race & Ethnicity
White
85%
Hispanic
3%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or More
4%
Non-Resident
1%
🏠 Living Arrangements
Off-Campus (Renters)
8%
With Family
92%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~162 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person
10%
Hybrid (Some Online)
65%
Fully Online
25%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)
76%
25-64 (Adult)
15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
Tuition at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is
$6,178 for in-state students
and $9,170 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,935.
What is the graduation rate at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
The graduation rate at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is 14%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus a good school?
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
- Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus has a total enrollment of 1,977 students.
Most students (76%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
Yes! Approximately 8% of students at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 162 students who need rental housing near campus.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology