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Ohio University-Eastern SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.50

Acceptance Rate45.1%

OHIO Eastern is test-optional, but with a 45% admit rate and a 3.50 average GPA, optional does not mean irrelevant. If your grades are near that mark, submitting a strong SAT or ACT score can give admissions another reason to say yes and help you stand out in a selective pool.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Ohio University-Eastern facts and stats

Quick Facts

Ohio University-Eastern enrolls about 402 undergraduates in a small-town setting. OHIO Eastern has a freshman retention rate of 63% and a 6-year graduation rate of 20%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

St. Clairsville, OH

Undergrad Enrollment402

Freshman Retention63%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation Rate20%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Ohio University-Eastern application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

January 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional OHIO Eastern, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for superscore-friendly retakes. Because OHIO Eastern offers Early Decision, make your last fall retake the latest SAT or ACT whose scores are released before that ED deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

OHIO Eastern is a public college with in-state tuition of $6,152 and out-of-state tuition of $9,234. About 57% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $3,745. Submit the FAFSA by the January 15 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

In-State Tuition$6,152

Out-of-State Tuition$9,234

Room and Board$6,856

Average Merit Award$3,745

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid57%

Average Aid Package$7,183

Average Debt at GradN/A

Out-of-state tuition at OHIO Eastern is $9,234, while in-state tuition is $6,152. Room and board is $6,856, so total costs can vary based on living plans. About 57% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $7,183. Merit awards average $3,745 for students who receive them.