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Ohio University

Part of University System of Ohio

🇺🇸 United States / Ohio / Athens
Public Est. 1804

About

Ohio University is a public research university with its main campus in Athens, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1804, it was the first university established in the former Northwest Territory. The university enrolled about 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students in Athens as of 2023. It maintains seven regional and extension campuses across Ohio.

Ranking Overview

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems

THE #601–800 (2026)
ARWU #801-900 (2025)

Ranked in 60 subject rankings

QS QS World University Rankings
# 1001-1200
300
2026
THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings
# 601–800
39.0
2026
ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities
# 801-900
100
2025
US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
# =810
14
44.5
2026

Key Facts

Students
20,461
Student-Staff Ratio
21.8 : 1
Int'l Students
4%
Female : Male
59 : 41
Staff
3,687

Historical Trend

Longitudinal View
QS QS
THE THE
ARWU ARWU
US News US News
1 201 401 601 801 1001 1201 1400 2003 2010 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Rank
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Top Subjects

Best-performing areas
19
Surgery
Top 50
20
Microbiology
Top 50
=22
Oncology
Top 50
30
Space Science
Top 50
=58
Agricultural Sciences
Top 100
61
Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology
Top 100
69
Economics & Econometrics
Top 100
=75
Immunology
Top 100
=88
Biology and Biochemistry
Top 100
92
Plant and Animal Science
Top 100
=95
Geosciences
Top 100
97
Water Resources
Top 100
101-150
Law & Legal Studies
Top 200
111
Mathematics
Top 200
112
Neuroscience and Behavior
Top 200

Subject Rankings

Detailed breakdown

ARWU

13 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Law & Legal Studies 101-150 - 2021
Psychology 151-200 - 2025
Physics & Astronomy 201-300 - 2025
Politics 201-300 - 2019
Communication & Media Studies 201-300 - 2021
Hospitality & Tourism Management 201-300 - 2022
Business Administration 301-400 - 2022
Management 301-400 - 2022
Earth & Marine Sciences 401-500 - 2024
Materials Science 401-500 - 2019
Clinical Medicine 401-500 - 2025
Public Health 401-500 - 2023
Education & Training 401-500 - 2023

QS

8 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Linguistics 201-250 - 2024
Communication & Media Studies 251-275 - 2025
Agriculture & Forestry 301-350 - 2025
Biological Sciences 551-600 - 2020
Chemistry 551-600 - 2022
Physics & Astronomy 551-600 - 2025
Business & Management Studies 551-570 - 2022
Medicine 601-650 - 2025

THE

9 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Education & Training 401–500 32.7 2026
Psychology 401–500 33.6 2026
Clinical & Health 501–600 33.9 2026
Life Sciences 601–800 29.3 2026
Physical Sciences 601–800 32.8 2026
Social Sciences 601–800 26.6 2026
Arts & Humanities 601–800 16.8 2026
Engineering & Technology 801–1000 27.1 2026
Business & Economics 801–1000 21.2 2026

Organization Structure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of Ohio University?

Ohio University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =810.

When was Ohio University founded?

Ohio University was founded in 1804.

What are the top subjects at Ohio University?

Top subjects at Ohio University include: Surgery, Microbiology, Oncology, Space Science, Agricultural Sciences.

Where is Ohio University located?

Ohio University is located in Athens, United States.