The Ohio State University

Overview

The Ohio State University is a University institution located in Columbus, OH, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 281 W. Lane Ave.
Student Academic Services Building
Columbus, OH  43210
United States

Contact School

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural And Extension Education
Agricultural And Food Products Processing
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture And Agriculture Operations Related
Animal Sciences
Food Science
Livestock Management
Plant Sciences
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
City/urban, Community And Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African American/Black Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related
Italian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Entomology
Microbiology
Molecular Genetics
Neuroscience
Plant Pathology/phytopathology
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management
Business/commerce
Business/managerial Economics
Finance
Hotel/motel Administration
Human Resources Management
Insurance
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing/marketing Management
Operations Management
Real Estate
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Journalism Related
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Education
Elementary And Middle School Administration/principalship
Elementary Education
English As A Second/foreign Language (teaching)
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Middle School Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Special Education
Technical Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/space Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering Related
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles
Family Resource Management
Food Service Systems Administration
Human Development And Family Studies
Human Nutrition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Arabic
Chinese
Classics And Classical Languages
Comparative Literature
French
German
Hebrew
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Linguistics
Modern Greek
Portuguese
Romance Languages Related
Russian
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services Related
Athletic Training
Audiology
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology
Dental Hygiene
Dietetics
Health And Wellness
Health Information/medical Records Administration
Medical Radiologic Technology
Pharmacy
Public Health
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
History Related
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics Related
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics
Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/global Studies
Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Natural Resources Management And Policy
Natural Resources Management And Policy Related
Natural Resources/conservation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Physical Education/fitness
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Islamic Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Optical Sciences
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Criminology
Economics
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Medical Anthropology
Political Science And Government
Social Sciences
Sociology
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology
Aviation/airway Management
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance
Design And Visual Communications
Dramatic/theater Arts
Film/cinema/video Studies
Film/video And Photographic Arts Related
Fine Arts Related
Industrial And Product Design
Interior Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Music
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Performance
Music Theory And Composition

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

47,782

Applied

22,964

Accepted

46,820

Enrolled

Female Admissions

23,500

Females Applied

12,018

Females Accepted

51%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

24,282

Males Applied

10,946

Males Accepted

45%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	March 31st
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 1st	January 1st
Other early decision plan	November 1st	January 31st
Transfer	May 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	641	590	690
SAT Math	698	650	760
ACT Composite	29	27	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,726

In-state

30,742

Out-of-state

Fees

12,434

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

14,537

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,925

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,719

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,383

Avg. Loan Aid

7,211

Avg. Grant Aid

11,252

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

71%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

46,820

Total Undergrad students

8%

International Students

19%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.35%
Black or African American	6.22%
White or Caucasian	66.84%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	7.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	3.68%
Other	3.11%

Gender

Male (51.35%)

Female (48.65%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	32%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
OUAB Fall Concert, Autumn Student Involvement Fair and Homecoming Parade

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Burritos Club, Vinyl Club, Guitar Club, Artificial Intelligence Club and H20 Students

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 1
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		Division 1
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		Division 1
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery		Division 1
Rowing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		Division 1
Crew		Division 1	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		Division 1
Field Hockey		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		Division 1
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery		Division 1
Rowing		Division 1
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

5,682

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 4,110

Part-time - 1,572

Male - 3,107

Female - 2,575

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