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51�� delivers far more than a diploma.

Every Bobcat knows this simple truth: the experiences you have at 51�� will stay with you for life. This community will champion your ambition, equipping you for your career and beyond, actively supporting you every step of the way, forever.

1st Athens ranked Best College Town in Ohio

28k+students enrolled in all campuses and online

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Our residential campus in Athens is nestled among the Southeast Ohio foothills. More than 20,000 students study here. A vibrant Uptown scene (never call it "downtown"), and scenic, historic campus combine to make Athens a top-ranked college town.
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Ohio's leader in educating health professionalsFrom our top-ranked nursing program and nationally-leading medical school for primary care physicians, we're the state's leader in training health professionals.

#1 Best Value Public University in Ohio 4 years in a row (U.S. News & World Report)

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The Degree You Want, The Success You Deserve

From our legendary journalism programs to our nationally ranked nursing degrees, explore our literally hundreds of degree options, all designed to help you reach your goals.

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Rural Action Seasonal AmeriCorps Placements

Rural Action mobilizes 70 AmeriCorps State/National members preforming direct service to help educate youth and the public; restore, conserve and preserve…

Industry Focus: Education, Government, Hospitality/Tourism, Human Services, Marketing, Non-Profit, Outdoor Rec, Public Policy, Wellness

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51�� offers a world-class education on our residential campus in Athens, our five regional campuses, through extension campuses and centers that serve our professional programs and Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, and online.

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