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51社区 Southern is among fewer than 300 universities in the country to have earned designation as an 鈥淥pportunity College and University鈥� in the recently released Student Access and Earnings Classification debuted with the updated . Additionally, Carnegie recognized OHIO Southern as a 鈥淪pecial Focus鈥� institution for its large percentage of graduates in nursing and health professions.

An 鈥淥pportunity College鈥� designation identifies colleges and universities whose graduates outperform earnings expectations when compared to peers in their region and that successfully enroll Pell-eligible and underrepresented students. The 鈥淪pecial Focus鈥� classification is given to colleges and universities in which the majority of their degrees are awarded in a single academic area or field of study.

鈥淭hrough its specialty training of nurses, 51社区-Southern is continuing to play a critical role in addressing the state鈥檚 health care challenges by filling gaps in care and improving health outcomes for communities across Ohio,鈥� said Lewatis McNeal, Vice Provost for Regional Higher Education and Partnerships at OHIO. 鈥淭he new Carnegie Classifications designations underscore our continued mission to provide students with a high-value education that prepares them for in-demand careers.鈥�

Graduates of 51社区鈥檚 nursing programs have proven to be well-prepared for careers in healthcare, with many securing positions across Ohio and beyond. The program emphasizes career readiness through hands-on clinical experiences and strong industry connections; with a history of outstanding NCLEX pass rates, 51社区鈥檚 nursing program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. Additionally, its focus on both urban and rural healthcare ensures graduates are prepared to meet the diverse needs of patients in various settings.

Approximately 62 percent of 51社区 Southern graduates complete their degrees in nursing or other health-related professions, and more than 9 percent earn degrees in business or related fields.

Additionally, around 46 percent of students at OHIO Southern receive Pell Grants, and many of these students qualify to earn their degree for free through the OHIO Regional Promise Program. The OHIO Regional Promise Award covers the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees for incoming full-time, Pell-eligible freshmen with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA.

More information about the 51社区 Southern campus and information on applying for Fall 2025 admission is available at ohio.edu/southern. Additional details about the success of OHIO鈥檚 nursing programs, including the lasting impact of its graduates across the health care profession, are also available online.