Public Bachelor's Strong 70/100

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

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Zanesville, Ohio

About Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus is a public institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Zanesville, Ohio. It enrolls 560 students (a small, tight-knit student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Acceptance
Graduation
53.8%
Net Price
$5,746
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,581
Enrollment
560
Student : Faculty
12:1

Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Strong
70/100
UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online
Outcomes 36
Value 92
Affordability 47
Selectivity

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Ohio University-Zanesville Campus.

Acceptance Rate
SAT Range (25th–75th)
Not reported
ACT Range (25th–75th)
Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Ohio University-Zanesville Campus isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $5,746 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price
$5,746
Per year, after typical aid
Receive Pell Grants
13%
Need-based federal aid
Receive Federal Loans
14%
Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state)
$6,362
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state)
$9,444
Room & Board (off-campus)
$6,856
Books & Supplies
$868
Other Expenses (off-campus)
$3,794
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,041

Application fee: $20 (one-time, due at submission)


Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

  • Under $30,000
    $3,280
  • $30,001 – $48,000
    $3,163
  • $48,001 – $75,000
    $5,459
  • $75,001 – $110,000
    $7,853
  • Over $110,000
    $8,773

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$2,750
10% percentile
$5,500
25% percentile
$21,056
Median percentile
$24,806
75% percentile
$31,250
90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median
Pell recipients $16,500 ↓ $4,556
No Pell $14,000 ↓ $7,056
Dependent students $17,000 ↓ $4,056
Independent students $12,500 ↓ $8,556
Female students $15,000 ↓ $6,056
Male students $16,000 ↓ $5,056
Pell recipients: 18.1% (3,818 students)No Pell: 15.4% (3,239 students)Dependent students: 18.7% (3,934 students)Independent students: 13.7% (2,892 students)Female students: 16.5% (3,471 students)Male students: 17.6% (3,702 students)Overall Median$21,056
Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $7,750, less than completers ($21,056), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

54% of full-time students who enrolled at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus graduate within six years, and 64% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate
54%
Of students who graduate within six years
First-Year Retention
64%
Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Ohio University-Zanesville Campus earn a median of $52,581 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)
$52,581
Earning > $25K
77%
10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

$48,500$49,500$51,000$52,000$53,0006 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates
$40,700

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates
$52,500

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.


By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)
$35,700

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)
$44,400

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)
$52,100

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $11,800, about 22% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt 16.5 pts across 6 years
64.4%1yr67.9%3yr74.3%5yr80.9%7yr
What this signals: Strong. 81% of graduates are actively reducing their debt seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus is home to 560 students, a small, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 34% are first-generation college students.

Total Enrolled
560
Part-Time
19%
First-Generation
34%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents
White 84.6% 474
Other 5.7% 32
Black 3.0% 17
Hispanic 2.5% 14
Asian 0.5% 3
International 0.4% 2
White: 84.6% (474 students)Other: 5.7% (32 students)Black: 3.0% (17 students)Hispanic: 2.5% (14 students)Asian: 0.5% (3 students)International: 0.4% (2 students)Total560

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting
Town: Distant Zanesville, Ohio
Housing
Commuter campus No on-campus housing
Adult Learners
17% of students are 25 or older
Athletics
NAIA athletic-conference member
Academic Calendar
Semester scheduling structure
Designation
Branch campus

What You Can Study

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus offers a varied set of programs: 16 distinct programs across 13 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

3 Programs
2 Programs
1 Program
1 Program
1 Program
1 Program
1 Program

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus is 12:1, close to the national average.

Student : Faculty
12:1
Students per instructional faculty member
Instruction / Student
$10,335
Annual instructional spending per enrolled student
Avg Faculty Salary
$77,405
9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

31 instructional faculty across 3 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank Faculty Count Share Avg Salary
Full Professors 10 32% $89,266
Associate Professors 15 48% $77,113
Assistant Professors 6 19% $58,368

Pros & Cons of Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Ohio University-Zanesville Campus tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS
  • Very affordable net price after aid
  • Small classes (low student-faculty ratio)
  • Tight-knit, close community feel
  • Solid post-graduation earnings
CONS
  • Fewer clubs, activities, and social options
  • Below-average completion rate
  • First-year retention is below typical
  • Predominantly serves middle- and upper-income families
  • No graduate programs offered at this institution
Best for: Based on the data, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus is a fit for families focused on keeping net cost low; students who thrive in small, close-knit environments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Ohio University-Zanesville Campus.

How much does Ohio University-Zanesville Campus cost?
The average net price after aid at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus is $5,746 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.
Is Ohio University-Zanesville Campus worth it?
Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $52,581 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $5,746 per year. That's roughly 9.2x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.
What is Ohio University-Zanesville Campus known for?
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus is best known for its programs in Nursing, Liberal Arts, Nursing. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.
What do Ohio University-Zanesville Campus graduates earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entering Ohio University-Zanesville Campus are $52,581, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.
Is Ohio University-Zanesville Campus accredited?
Yes. Ohio University-Zanesville Campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Ohio University-Zanesville Campus?
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus enrolls 560 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.
What is the graduation rate at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus?
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus graduates 54% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.
Is Ohio University-Zanesville Campus a public or private college?
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus is a Public institution.
Where is Ohio University-Zanesville Campus located?
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus is located in Zanesville, Ohio.
What programs does Ohio University-Zanesville Campus offer?
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus offers 16 distinct programs. The most popular include Nursing, Liberal Arts, Nursing.
What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus?
The student-to-faculty ratio at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus is 12:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.

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