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���������� Zanesville is among fewer than 300 universities in the country to have earned designation as an “Opportunity College and University” in the recently released Student Access and Earnings Classification debuted with the updated . Additionally, Carnegie recognized OHIO Zanesville as a “Special Focus” institution for its large percentage of graduates in nursing and health professions.

An “Opportunity College” 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 “Special Focus” 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.

“���������� Zanesville is committed to advancing health care education and addressing the critical needs of our community, our region and beyond,” said Lewatis McNeal, Vice Provost for Regional Higher Education and Partnerships at OHIO. “The new Carnegie Classifications designations reflect our collective mission to provide students with a high-value education that prepares them for high-demand careers.”

As a result of the generous gift by the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation in 2023, OHIO’s Zanesville Campus is uniquely positioned to address the region’s urgent need for highly skilled nurses. Additionally, graduates of ����������’s 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, ����������’s nursing program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed.

Approximately 61 percent of ���������� Zanesville graduates complete their degrees in nursing or other health-related professions, and more than 17 percent earn degrees in general studies or related fields. Around 36 percent of students at OHIO Zanesville 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 ���������� Zanesville campus and information on applying for Fall 2025 admission is available at ohio.edu/zanesville. Additional details about the success of OHIO’s nursing programs, including the lasting impact of its graduates across the health care profession, are also available online.