Ohio University

Established in 1804, Ohio University is the ninth oldest public university in the United States. The institution offers more than 250 undergraduate programs spread through 11 distinct colleges. In the graduate programs at Ohio University there are currently close to 3,500 graduate students. The University is proud to welcome students from all 50 states and over 100 nations.

More impressive than these statistics is the commitment Ohio University makes to provide a solid foundation for student success. Practitioners, scientists, and scholars who have achieved distinction in their respective fields make up the faculty at Ohio University. These subject matter experts create a dynamic environment for higher learning and research. Ohio University continues its tradition of pioneering education by offering a number of online advanced degrees. Ohio University’s prestigious and unique Master of Health Administration online degree makes the university a major contender among health administration schools.

Ohio University is ranked as a Tier 1 institution and is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This distinguished university has been cited for superior academic quality and value by U.S. News & World Report’s America’s 100 Best College Buys, the Princeton Review’s Best Colleges, and Peterson’s Guide to Competitive Colleges. Ohio University consistently ranks in the top 2% of American public universities. These rankings suggest that Ohio University is among the best health administration colleges.

Quick facts about Ohio University: Did You Know?

Founded: 1804 in Athens, Ohio

Main Campus: 210 buildings set on 1,800-acres

Organization: 11 Colleges, 5 Campuses and online

President: Roderick J. McDavis, Ph.D.

Nickname and Mascot: OHIO Bobcats

Colors: Hunter Green and White

Motto: Religion, Learning, Civility; Above All, Virtue

Athletics: 16 NCAA Division 1 teams in the Mid-American Conference (MAC)

Among our famous alumni are:

Richard Dean Anderson ’73:  Actor, MacGyver, Stargate SG-1

Daniel Carp ’70:  President and CEO of Eastman Kodak Company

Jim Dine ’57:   Painter, sculptor, printmaker and poet

Peter King ‘79: Sports journalist

Matt Lauer ’97: Co-anchor, NBC’s Today Show

Clarence Page ‘69: Pulitzer-Prize-winning columnist for The Chicago Tribune

Venkatraman Ramakrishnan ’76: 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner

Mike Schmidt ’72:  Third baseman and Baseball Hall of Fame inductee

George Voinovich ’58 U.S. senator, governor of Ohio, and mayor of Cleveland

Robert D. Walter ’67, ’97: CEO of Cardinal Health