- Ohio University Eastern is one of five Regional Campuses of Ohio University serving southeastern Ohio and the neighboring communities of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Ohio University was established in 1804 as the first university in the state of Ohio and the Northwest Territory.
School Highlights
Ohio University-Eastern Campus serves 1,235 students (21% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,235 students
- In-state tuition: $4,872
- Out-state tuition: $6,718
- Minority enrollment: 17%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ohio University-Eastern Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 43% over five years.
Ohio University-Eastern Campus
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
21 staff
24 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ohio University-Eastern Campus has declined by 41% over five years.
The Ohio University-Eastern Campus diversity score of 0.31 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,235 students
612 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
59:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
261 students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
974 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
463 students
354 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
261 students
342 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
974 students
356 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
83%
62%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
18%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,700
$31,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,872 is less than the state average of $5,117. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,718 is less than the state average of $10,797. The out-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,872
$5,117
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,718
$10,797
Tuition Notes
$3,181 per semester
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,629
$18,562
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,333
$6,516
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Ohio University Eastern is one of five regional campuses of Ohio University. Our primary mission is to offer Ohio University courses, programs, and selected degrees to the residents of Southeastern Ohio and neighboring states. We have campuses located at Athens, Chillicothe, Lancaster, Southern Campus and Zanesville. The Ohio University Eastern Campus consists of two buildings, Wilson Shannon Hall (1967) and the Robert W. Ney Health and Physical Education Center (1998), sitting in the midst of just over 300 acres of rolling hills in rural, eastern Ohio. A Science and Fine Arts addition to Shannon Hall is contemplated for the future. We offer the first two years, Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees, of nearly all of Ohio University's 250 majors. At the Eastern Campus, students can complete their undergraduate degrees in the following programs: Business Administration, Community Health Services, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Exercise Physiology, Gerontology Certificate, Health Communication, Health Services Administration, Middle Childhood Education, Nursing (BSN only), Organizational Communication, and Specialized Studies. Master's degrees are also offered.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ohio University-Eastern Campus cost?
Ohio University-Eastern Campus's tuition is approximately $4,872 for In-State students and $6,718 for Out-State students.
What is Ohio University-Eastern Campus's ranking?
Ohio University-Eastern Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Least expensive tuition.
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