Ohio University-Main Campus Top Questions

Describe the students at Ohio University-Main Campus.

Matt

There really isn't any student who would feel out of place here. Even for being extremely liberal, OU has many conservatives and conservative activities. Also, there are many church in the town, so religious people will be close to their places of worship.

Monica

The students are very accepting of everyone regardless of their race or ethnicity, etc. I like how students go to class in sweatpants and I don't feel that I have to dress a certain way to fit in.

Elizabeth

I haven't experienced very much student body quite yet.

Adam

The students body is very active, everyone is active and it is really easy to meet people with the same interest as you.

Kevin

Ohio has a large student body, but it isn't so huge to the point where you see people and can count on never seeing them again. I came from a private high school with less than 800 students, and I was pleased to see that when I met people, I actually saw them walking around campus all the time. I think it is the perfect size regarding the student body.

Greg

Students at OU are pretty cool for the most part. Everyone is pretty tolerant of everyone else, and everyone kind of lightens up around the weekends for lots of different reasons. It's easy to get along with people here.

TJ

Students wear usual pajamas and jeans or a hoodie or a t-shirt to class. There are still the same typical stereotypes that happen like everywhere but im sure that different types of students do interact. Most students are from Ohio, but there are a large selection from different states around the US and also the world.

Jessie

Everyone is open and accepting. There are a wide range of people from the stoner hippies to the high school prom queens. Totally opposites, but everyone gets along.

Staci

OU is pretty much all white, except for a few international students (mainly in the science majors). Most people are Christian. There is a thriving LGBT population. Students economic status range all over the place. An uptight, harvard-esque student would feel out of place. Most students wear normal street clothes. Students interact with whomever they wish. The tables would be full of the students described above. Most people are from Ohio. Middle class students are most prevalent. Some are politically active. Most are liberal. Some talk about future careers.

Ashley

The two main races I see at Ohio University are white and Asian. Most other races are not as high, but I wouldn't say rare. When I go to class I usually wear a t-shirt with jeans or sweatpants along with most of the student body, but there are the people that get up the half hour earlier to look presentable. I on the other hand enjoy sleep wwwwaaayyyy too much. Most OHIO students are from all around Ohio (Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, etc.). There are a lot of democrats here, Obama signs are EVERYWHERE!

Michelle

I don't feel that anybody would be out of place at OU, there is such a variety of people. In a class of 400 or so people you will see so many different types of people and different ways of dressing; most wear sweats or shorts and a t-shirt although there are the few girls who feel the need to dress up for class everyday (even if it is at 8 in the morning).

Claire

I love the people at OU. Everyone is very open and friendly. There are all kinds of different peopel here, and I really like that. We are definitely a casual group when it comes to what we wear to class. Apparently we love our school hoodies more than most schools. Campus as a whole is more liberal, but there are conservatives too.

Alex

I came from a really diverse high school, so sometimes I feel that even OU with the great diversity isn't enough sometimes. While the majority of OHIO is white middle-upper class students, I've encountered people of all races, religions, economic statuses and sexual orientations. Pretty much opposite of Miami and their carbon-copy population. There are a lot of Asians surprisingly, from their study abroad program so I always see them around. There are a lot of clubs for different races and religions to get involved in if one does want to join that sort of group. Students typically never wear anything besides comfy clothes to class. Some days wearing jeans may even be too dressy. Many students are politically aware and active, and uptown on Court there are sometimes rallies uptown. Mostly the population leans toward the liberal side of the spectrum.

Amanda

The students are very diverse, whether in their race, religion, class, sexual orientation, or even just in their interests. I love meeting new people, hearing their stories and experiences, and learning from them. I think there's a place for everyone at OU. Overall, OU seems to be pretty liberal, but for me, that makes me feel right at home. I think the greatest thing about OU's students is that all in all, everyone is just so nice and sincere. When I was making my college decision and talked to students from OU, I felt that they were friendly, trustworthy, and generous.

Shannon

sweatshirt and jeans are the average outfit. students typically find a group and stick to it.

Karen

The students are great and interact with each other very well. I never expected to come to a school this big and be able to see someone I know on my way to every class. It's just the way it is and if you don't know someone there can happen to be a friendly meeting on the sand volleyball courts or just on the green in general to meet different people. Most OU students are from Ohio or PA.

molly

There is not a student who should feel out of place at OU. OU is not very racially diverse, but there is little racial conflict on our campus. People are generally accepting here and each unique person is what makes OU a great place.

Kayla

There's a huge variety of students here!

Emily

I defintely think that OHIOs students are very diverse personality wise. I think anyone could fit in and find someone they like here. Everyone is extremely friendly to everyone even if they aren't friends. MOstly, OU is made up of white middle to upper middle class liberals, I would say.

Jenny

This is one of the most liberal places I have been, and potentially one of the most supportive and accepting for students who are not in the majority, especially LGBT. Student dress is typically casual, jeans/tees at times sweatclothing. In terms of race, there is a separation and little interaction. Middle class backgrounds seem most prevalent. There are a strong activist left wing group and many right wing students feel out of place, or at least challenged.