Established in 1804, Ohio University is the oldest university in the Northwest Territory. Located in the classic college town of Athens, the University has earned a reputation for its rich educational tradition and outstanding academic programs. The Athens campus population of nearly 22,000 includes students from every state and more than 100 nations. Offering more than 250 areas of study, OHIO is fully accredited by NCACS and has been cited for academic quality by U.S. News and World Report and Washington Monthly. The John Templeton Foundation has recognized OHIO as one of the top character-building institutions in the country.