05/09/2025

Ohio University named a 'Professions-Focused' 'Opportunity College'

It was Ohio's only R1 university to be recognized

It was announced May 1, 2025, Ohio University was named one of just 21 R1 research institutions in the country — and the only R1 university in the state of Ohio — to be designated as an Opportunity College and University in the latest Carnegie Classifications, affirming Ohio University's national leadership in delivering a high-value education that leads to lifelong success.

"This recognition affirms the values that guide us — a deep commitment to both access and excellence," said President Lori Stewart Gonzalez. "As an R1 institution and an Opportunity College, Ohio University is creating pathways for more students to succeed and to serve meaningfully in the communities where they live, work and lead."

The Opportunity College and University designation is part of the new Student Access and Earnings Classification(opens in a new window) developed by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education. It identifies colleges and universities that successfully enroll Pell-eligible and underrepresented students and whose graduates outperform earnings expectations when compared to peers in their region.

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