Ohio University is a public research university in Athens, Ohio. The first university chartered by an Act of Congress and the first to be chartered in Ohio, it was chartered in 1787 by the Congress of the Confederation and subsequently approved for the territory in 1802 and state in 1804, opening for students in 1809. Ohio University is the oldest university in Ohio, the tenth oldest public university in the United States and the 32nd oldest among public and private universities. As of fall 2020, the university's total enrollment at Athens was slightly more than 25,000, while the all-campus enrollment was just over 30,000. Ohio University offers more than 250 areas of undergraduate study as well as master's and doctoral degrees. Undergraduate admissions are selective with further admission requirements for its journalism and other select schools.
Motto | Religio Doctrina Civilitas, Prae Omnibus Virtus |
Motto (English) | Religion, Learning, Civility, Above All, Virtue |
Type | Public research university |
Established | February 18, 1804 |
Parent institution | University System of Ohio |
Academic affiliations | ORAU • SURA • Space-grant |
Endowment | $596.4 million (2021) |
President | Duane Nellis |
Provost | Elizabeth Sayrs |
Academic staff | 1,970 |
Students | 25,343 (Athens), 30,958 (All campuses) |
Undergraduates | 18,765 (Athens), 23,408 (All campuses) |
Postgraduates | 6,430 (Athens), 978 (Medical school), 7,408 (All campuses) |
Campus | College town, 1,850 acres |
Colors | Cutler Green, Under the Elms, & Cupola White |
Mascot | Rufus the Bobcat |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – MAC |
Over Ohio University
Research and space-grant institution with 10 different campuses scattered across the state of Ohio, the main campus being in Athens.
Prestaties van Ohio University
The school is notable for being the first university chartered by an Act of Congress. Their mascot is Rufus the Bobcat.
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Laatste informatie over Ohio University bijgewerkt op 28 Juli 2021.