Ohio University-Southern Campus
Location and Contact Information
1804 Liberty AveIronton, OH 45638
USA
Main Tel: (740) 533-4600
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized suburb.
Overview
Ohio University Southern Campus, also known as OUS, is located in Ironton, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1956. It hosted its first college-level classes in Ironton High School with an enrollment of more than 80 students.
The Ohio University Southern Campus comprises of four distinct buildings. The university offers several bachelor degrees and associate degree programs to students in various fields of study.
OUS has a diverse student body and enrolls students from foreign countries. The university supports a large number of student clubs and organizations. The two Honor societies of OUS are Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Alpha Xi. The university's sports teams are nicknamed the Trailblazers.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, medicine, and media.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,461 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,781 |
| Books and supplies | $ 873 |
Financial Aid
Ohio University Southern participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 97% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 79% | $5,157 |
| Institutional Grant | 9% | $1,524 |
| Federal Grant | 77% | $3,695 |
| Pell Grant | 77% | $3,482 |
| Other Federal Grant | 24% | $681 |
| State or Local Grant | 57% | $1,919 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 65% | $5,207 |
| Federal Loan | 65% | $5,183 |
| Other Loan | $4,000 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Ohio University-Southern Campus:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | Chillicothe, OH | 1,978 |
| 2 | Elizabethtown College | Elizabethtown, PA | 2,311 |
| 3 | Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Mount Gay, WV | 2,548 |
| 4 | Manchester College | North Manchester, IN | 1,145 |
| 5 | Alma College | Alma, MI | 1,382 |
| 6 | Lock Haven University | Lock Haven, PA | 5,266 |
| 7 | Albany Medical College | Albany, NY | 839 |
| 8 | Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | 4,438 |
| 9 | Misericordia University | Dallas, PA | 2,501 |
| 10 | Allegany College of Maryland | Cumberland, MD | 3,945 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 133 | 13 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 4 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 14 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 15 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,831 in 2009-2010 (1,510 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 49% of the student body. About 13% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Ohio University Southern offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Development
HOSPITALITY
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICINE
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science