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
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 60 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
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
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
37 subjectsARWU
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
Related unitscampus of Ohio University located in St. Clairsville, Ohio
View Detailscampus of Ohio University located in Ironton, Ohio
View DetailsSatellite campus of Ohio University
View DetailsFrequently 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.