Founded in 1870, the Ohio State University, often referred to as Ohio State, is a public institution with a total enrollment of just over 65,000 students. Ohio State is located along the Olentangy River in urban Columbus, Ohio, and covers over 1,500 acres of academic buildings, a massive athletic complex, and an award-winning medical school. Students at Ohio State take classes on a semester-based academic calendar, and Ohio residents enjoy access to in-state tuition rates. The Ohio State tends to offer larger classes given the size of the student body, which is heavily influenced by their 19:1 student-faculty ratio.
Ohio State has a variety of student organizations and clubs to choose from, including an active student government, a large gym at the Mary A Daniels Student Wellness Center, and a successful honors program for qualifying applicants. Some notable colleges at Ohio State include the Moritz College of Law and the Max M Fisher College of Business.
Ohio State is known for its successful Buckeye football program that plays in the iconic Ohio Stadium which hosts over 100,000 attendees during Saturday game days. When they aren’t studying or in class, students at Ohio State can enjoy everything Columbus has to offer including restaurants, bars, and the Ohio State Fair. Notable alumni include writer R.L. Stine, singer Dwight Yoakam, and golfer Jack Nicklaus.
Columbus, OH 43210
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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Specialized Institution Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship (The Ohio State University College of Human Ecology Dietetic Internship)
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
- Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses (College of Nursing)
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- Predoctoral (Ohio State University College of Dentistry Predoctoral Internship)
- Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency) (General Practice Residency 12 months/Optional 2nd Year)
- Endodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology- (OMP)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics (including maxillofacial prosthetics and combined prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthetics)
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree
American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
- Optometry (OPT) - Professional degree programs (Ohio State University College of Optometry)
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (The Ohio State University Psychology Internship)
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center)
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
- Veterinary Medicine (VET) - Programs leading to a D.V.M. or D.M.V. degree (College of Veterinary Medicine)
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
- Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health (PHBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level school of public health
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree (College of Medicine)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 41 Reviews-
Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2004They provide some, but I haven't been too involved with them
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English, Class of 2009Career fairs and networking events
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Juris Doctor, Class of 1985It works with the Columbus and Ohio Bar Association to place lawyers in jobs.
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French, Class of 1975Alumni newsletters and alumni organizations in most major cities
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Genetics, Class of 1985At the time I graduated, None.
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Hospitality Management, Class of 2002It was required as part of the program to do 2 internships, in establishments that were chosen by us.
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Management & Human Resources, Class of 2007Fisher College of Business offers endless courses and opportunities to connect with other business professionals around the world.
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BSIWSE, Class of 1996required co-op with excellent services to find & match students to opportunities
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Masters Business Administration, Class of 2011career fairs, speakers from industry, project opportunities
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ms psychiatric nursing, Class of 1985A master degree in nursing allowed me to apply for high level clinical nursing positions
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Medicine, Class of 2006None. They pretty much leave you alone to die, its terrible.
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Psychology, Class of 2011Career Services Offices, Academic Advising, Alumni Association mixers and networking events, Career Fair
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, Class of 1981VERY FEW IN MY CASE.
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Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology, Class of 1997Honestly, I have no idea. My advisor was pretty bad. I just figured it out on my own.
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Computer Science, Class of 1986At the time I attended, the curriculum was not tailored to the real world at all.
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Business, Class of 2008Interview prep, cohorts, clusters that allow interaction with businesses while in school working on project solutions.
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English, Class of 2013Career counseling, job fairs, resume workshops
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BS Operations Mgt, Class of 1992Internships real life work experience. Job Boards
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Bachelor Science Mechanical Engineering & MBA, Class of 2013A very robust alumni association.
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BS, Class of 1974back then it was science focused
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History, Class of 1984Being in a metro area there are many useful internships that can help launch and build a career.
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Actuarial Science, Class of 1997Internships, professors from the industry and clubs related to major.
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Political Science/Pre-law, Class of 2011Internships, great counselors, tutoring, post graduation assistance.
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 41 Reviews-
Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2004Its a huge school so you find anything and everything
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Alumni
music, Class of 1975it's been so long, I am sure it has changed
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Juris Doctor, Class of 1985We were all law students.
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French, Class of 1975Anything and everything as enrollment is over 50,000. Suburban setting,Greek life, hundreds of student organizations, Big 10 sports.
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Business, Class of 1990Many students lack focus on their academic careers
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Genetics, Class of 1985Hard to say as I have not been in school in 30 years.
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ma in dance, Class of 1984Grad department was very tight knit. Supportive culture and lots of laughs
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Hospitality Management, Class of 2002There were many different cultures, as well as many different types of students which was a good thing.
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Management & Human Resources, Class of 2007Big football school; very open and diverse culture
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BSIWSE, Class of 1996depends on the college. engineering was focused, but fun.
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Masters Business Administration, Class of 2011working professionals balancing full time jobs and families with earning an MBA
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ms psychiatric nursing, Class of 1985Fun. Helpful. Working in many groups. No computers and media available so multiple face to face meetings
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Medicine, Class of 2006Going to school was an impersonal experience. During clinicals, we were slave labor and we paid for the privileged.
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MS Engineering Mechanics, Class of 1987Currently, paranoid about recent leadership rashness
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Psychology, Class of 2011Lots of school spirit, many smaller communities within the larger OSU umbrella, casual dress, lots of activities including partying but also many alternatives, urban environment, very diverse student and faculty
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Allied Health, Class of 2013Typical drinking and sports centered college kid culture with some more serious students mixed in.
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Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology, Class of 1997I really just stayed with my group of friends and did not get involved.
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Computer Science, Class of 1986Wide diversification of culture and students at OSU
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Business, Class of 2008Open minded, excepting, culturally diverse, hard working
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BS Operations Mgt, Class of 1992Fun, There is something for everyone.
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Masters in Education, Class of 1997Low income, Title 1 School Free and Reduced lunch and breakfast
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Psychology, Class of 2013Mixed; Various Cultures, Races, Backgrounds
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Bachelor Science Mechanical Engineering & MBA, Class of 2013The Ohio State community is very close knit community. The community has seemed to grow closer after graduation.
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BS, Class of 1974two type students. Those headed for college and the ones who were not going
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Actuarial Science, Class of 1997Very collegiate atmosphere. Good blend of activities and curriculum. There is vast opportunity to seek different programs.
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 41 Reviews-
Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2004Hit and miss depending on the age.
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English, Class of 2009Modern, nice, clean. Well kept.
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French, Class of 1975Visited recently and they are very nice and up to date.
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Business, Class of 1983Terrible in 1980. But we didn't know better.
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Genetics, Class of 1985varied from old and run down to brand new in 1985!!
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ma in dance, Class of 1984At the time, it was an older building, but we'll maintained. I have no experience with computer labs, dorms or dining halls
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Hospitality Management, Class of 2002The dorms were not the nicest, but I know they've been upgraded since I left. The dining halls provided awful food--but that's a part of dorm life.
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Management & Human Resources, Class of 2007Constantly updating to state of the art facilities
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BSIWSE, Class of 1996everything upgraded after I left
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Masters Business Administration, Class of 2011Computer labs were fine. I didn't use the other facilities because I was a part-time grad student
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Medicine, Class of 2006Old, small, crappy. Not somewhere I would willingly spend time. I came, did my classes, left immediately.
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MS Engineering Mechanics, Class of 1987It was 30 years ago. Some are now superior. Some remain inferior
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Classics , Class of 2009Continuous construction. Overall good condition
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Public Health, Class of 2014Diverse. Mostly modern. If not already updated, plans to have update in the works.
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Psychology, Class of 2011Eclectic mix of buildings built in the past 150 years, some very nice/new/beautiful, some very standard. Science and engineering buildings are the nicest and newest on campus. Humanities and arts buildings are borderline decrepit. Most are somewhere in between.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, Class of 1981STANDARD ISSUE BUT WELL WORN
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Allied Health, Class of 2013Overall pretty modern. Usually fully functional. Well spread out across campus.
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Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology, Class of 1997They were okay. Back then, had to use a Mac lab which was so bad I swore I would never touch a computer again. Clearly that did not work out.
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Computer Science, Class of 1986Always had very good facilities
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Business, Class of 2008Updated, business classrooms are professional spaces
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BS Operations Mgt, Class of 1992excellent. Many choices and activities.
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Masters in Education, Class of 1997Two computer labs Computers, ipads, netbooks in each grade
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BS Education, Class of 1994They have everything you think you'd find at a world class institution.
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Bachelor Science Mechanical Engineering & MBA, Class of 2013Good. The labs were good and all of the ME labs have been rebuilt since I graduated. The dorms were good, but again they have all been remodeled since I graduated. The university is doing remarkable work in remodeling and modernizing their facilities.
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BS, Class of 1974not sure about now when I was there classrooms & science labs
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History, Class of 1984High quality. State of the art
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Business, Class of 1995nice and always in a state of improvement
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Political Science/Pre-law, Class of 2011State of the art, well maintained, historical.
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 41 Reviews-
Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2004No idea, I didn't live on campus
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Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2002There were tons, but I didn't get very involved
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Alumni
ma in dance, Class of 1984In grad school we had no time for outside activities
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zoology, Class of 2003Graduated to long ago to know.
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Hospitality Management, Class of 2002Most popular were the football guys. I don't know what activities were popular.
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Management & Human Resources, Class of 2007You name it, there is probably an activity or course for it
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ms psychiatric nursing, Class of 1985Too long ago 30 years since I was in school.
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Medicine, Class of 2006No idea, I didn't hang out there. A lot of people were interested in the school sports teams, often the school catered to this sports mania to the detriment of actual educational opportunities for those of us there to LEARN.
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MS Engineering Mechanics, Class of 1987OSU Marching Band, National champs in wrestling, football.
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Psychology, Class of 2011Football games are huge. Otherwise, there are hundreds and hundreds of activity options. You can literally get involved in almost anything - ski club, music groups, athletics (club, varsity, and intramural), residence hall activities, on-campus jobs...you name it, they have it.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, Class of 1981GOING TO THE FOOTBALL GAMES
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Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology, Class of 1997Nothing unique that I remember.
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Business, Class of 2008Buckeyethon(dance marathon for children's hospital) business organizations, community ambassadors
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English, Class of 2013OSU has over 1,000 student orgs
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Masters in Education, Class of 1997Leader in Me Green Team
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BS Education, Class of 1994We have the largest intermural program in the US.
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Bachelor Science Mechanical Engineering & MBA, Class of 2013I don't know. There was a group at the university for any interest you may have.
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BS, Class of 1974band, choir, science clubs, sports
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Actuarial Science, Class of 1997Clubs for my major. Activities galor for any interests.
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Political Science/Pre-law, Class of 2011There really is something for everyone.
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