Ohio University is hopeful of shedding its negative image as one of the country's top party universities with a noticeable decline of 15 percent in binge and other high-risk drinking at its campus.
Every year, the university conducts a survey to assess its students' drinking behaviour.
This year, officials found that the students' consumption of alcohol and other drugs has reduced from 79 percent in 2007 to 63 percent in 2013.
Out of 17,007 undergraduates, around 1,262 responded to the online survey.
"There is still work to be done," said Ryan Lombardi, vice president for student affairs. But the statistics show the trend is moving in the right direction.
The 2013 survey also revealed that 53 percent of students have five or fewer drinks per week; 14 percent of students do not to drink and 70 percent of students do not consume tobacco products.
The university officials were especially elated to know that 99 percent of their students are aware of the college's alcohol and other drug related policies.
Cited as one of the country's top party universities in publications such as the Princeton Review, its Halloween party and other festivals attracts more than 30,000 students from local and neighbouring states as well.
Students are drinking less alcohol-based beverages due to the university's strict violation policies, and introduction of alcohol intervention programs.
The university has announced fines of up to $200 to $250 for the offenses. And students, who have violated the policies more than once, are subjected to educational programs and community services.
In addition, they are asked to live on campus for an extra year, instead of being suspended from classes.
