2025 admissions data

Ohio University-Lancaster Acceptance Rate

How Hard Is It to Get In?

A straight answer: 54.7% acceptance rate.

This means for every 100 applicants, only 55 actually get in. No guessing. Ohio University-Lancaster is a COMP institution located in Lancaster, OH — competition varies by program, but this is the official average.

Who Actually Gets In? (Men vs Women)

Quick breakdown so you get the real picture:

Men

56.8%

Acceptance Rate

Women

53.5%

Acceptance Rate

If you think one gender has an edge — the data tells what’s up.

Applications vs Admits: The Funnel That Matters

This is where the reality hits:

Applied

353

Admitted

193

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Yield Rate: N/A

This shows how many admitted students choose Ohio University-Lancaster. High yield = high confidence. Low yield = students had better options.

What Scores Do You Need?

If you're applying without knowing what scores to aim for… that’s how rejection letters happen.

SAT Score Range

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ACT Score Range

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Aim for the 75th percentile if you want peace of mind.

Holistic Admissions? Or Score-Centric?

Some colleges love essays and activities. Some love high numbers.

Application Fee: $20

Fee Waiver Available: Yes

Application Portal: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/oubranch/

Your Chances of Getting Into Ohio University-Lancaster

Let’s keep it real:

✅ Great scores + strong extracurriculars → Solid chance
🔶 Good scores + average profile → Toss-up
❌ Below 25th percentile → You’re relying on miracles

If you’re international, competition goes up a notch. If you're applying to CS, Business, or Engineering → multiply difficulty by 2.

What's my real shot?

Acceptance Odds Estimator

Estimate your admission probability at Ohio University-Lancaster based on your unique profile.

GPA

Test Score (SAT/ACT)

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