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Ohio State University-Main Campus
Snapshot
Status
Public
Acceptance Rate
53%
SAT Range
1310-1480
ACT Range
29-32
Student/Faculty Ratio
26:1
Total Enrollments
60,540
Total Cost
$54,422
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$19,582
Main Address
190 N. Oval Mall
Columbus, OH 43210
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Rankings
Overall Scores
A-
Admissions & Acceptance
A+
Retention & Graduation
B+
Instructors & Faculty
B
Financial Resources

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Summary
What makes Ohio State University-Main Campus unique?

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.

Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(614) 292-6446
Website
www.osu.edu
Location
190 N. Oval Mall
Columbus, OH 43210
Setting
Large City
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2022)
Completion Rate (2022)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2022) 60,540
Women 52%
Men 48%
Total Enrollments (2022) 60,540
White 61%
International (Non-Citizen) 10%
Asian 9%
Black or African American 8%
Hispanic or Latino 6%
Multiracial 4%
Unknown 3%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2022)
$11,525
Out of State Tuition (2022)
$35,762
Books
$1,012
On Campus Room & Board
$14,006

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2022) 17,723
Bachelor's 71%
Master's 16%
Doctoral 11%
Certificate 2%
Associate's 0%
Total Awards (2022) 17,723
Healthcare 17%
Human and Social Sciences 17%
Business 16%
Engineering 15%
Mathematics and Science 14%
Education and Liberal Arts 12%
Agriculture 4%
Legal and Law 2%
Computer Technology 1%
Art and Design 1%
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Sources for school statistics and data include 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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Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
Higher Learning Commission
Specialized Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Didactic Program in Dietetics
  • Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
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)
  • Optometry (OPTR) - Residency programs (Residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses)
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
National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation
  • Nursing - Clinical doctorate

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

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