Established in 1804, Ohio University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of Ohio and was the first university established in the Northwest Territory. Located in the scenic Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio, the university has developed a reputation for outstanding academic programs and has received more than 25 Selective Excellence awards from the Ohio Board of Regents as well as being cited by dozens of national publications for its high quality, excellent value, and job placement opportunities.