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Ohio State University - Main Campus (OSU)
- 190 N. Oval Mall
- Columbus, OH 43210
- OPEID College Code: 00309000
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- General Phone: (614) 292-6446
- President: E. Gordon Gee
- Website: www.osu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 52,568
- College Alias: OSU
Ohio State University is the largest single campus university in the US. It is located in Columbus, Ohio and is a public research university.
History
Ohio State University was established as a land-grant university in 1870. At that time it was eligible for a grant in accordance with the 1862 Morrill Act and was named Ohio Agriculture and Mechanical College. It was built in a farming community north of the City of Columbus. The university welcomed twenty-four students when it opened its doors.
Governor Rutherford B. Hayes saw that the college had potential to become an institute of higher learning. With that in mind, he influenced the original board of directors and the college's location in that direction. The name of the school was changed to The Ohio State University in 1878.
Ohio State University accepted its first graduate students in 1880. The following year, Moritz College of Law was established. Eventually, the school included colleges of commerce and journalism as well as dentistry and medicine.
The school's development slowed during the 1870s because of hostility from Ohio's agricultural interests as well as competition from Ohio and Miami universities. These problems were finally resolved and Ohio State became Ohio's leading university in 1906. It became a member of the Association of American Universities in 1916.
Main Campus Academics
The Ohio State University is the leading research and teaching institution in Ohio and the US. It ranks second in industry sponsored research and seventh among public universities in research expenditures.
Renowned colleges include:
- Moritz College of Law
- Fisher College of Business
- Glenn School of Public Affairs
- College of Medicine and Public Health
Majors include:
- Business Marketing
- Engineering
- Social Sciences
The Ohio State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Association of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Student Life
More than 50,000 students attend Ohio State University's main campus, which creates a vibrant and diverse life on campus. Students from a number of cultures and all walks of life are in attendance. Because the campus is so close to Columbus' downtown, students have ample opportunities in employment, enrichment and entertainment.
Ohio State has over 60 active fraternities and sororities. Fraternities include:
- Beta Theta Pi
- Chi Phi
- Lambda Chi Alpha
- Omega Psi Phi
- Kappa Sigma
Sororities include:
- Chi Omega
- Alpha Sigma Upsilon
- Kappa Delta
- Delta Zelta
A longstanding tradition at Ohio State is the Ohio State University Marching Band-the largest percussion and all brass band in the world.
Ohio State University has several media outlets and managed publications, including its official yearbook, The Makio. Since 1881, the school has published a daily newspaper-The Lantern.
Athletics
The intercollegiate teams of Ohio State University are the Buckeyes. The university's colors are Grey and Scarlett.
Men's Sports
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Football
- Swimming and Diving
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Pistol and Rifle
- Lacrosse
- Cross Country Skiing
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Equestrian
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Fencing
- Track and Field
Women's Sports
- Basketball
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fencing
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Swimming and Diving
- Synchronized Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Over the years some outstanding athletes have graduated from Ohio State. They include:
- Jack Nicklaus - golf
- Jesse Owens - 1936 Olympic gold medalist in track and field
- Chic Harley - football
- Jessica Davenport - basketball
- Katie Smith - basketball
Seven Heisman Awards have been presented to Ohio State athletes including:
- Eddie George - 1995
- Archie Gunn - 1974 and 1975
- Tony Smith - 2006
Hall of Fame Ohio State coaches include:
- Fred Taylor - basketball
- Woody Hayes - football
- Paul Brown - football
- Mike Peppe - swimming and diving
- Larry Snider - track and field
Local Community
There are several points of interest on the main campus of Ohio State University.
- Orton Geological Library
- Ohio Stadium
- The Oval
- Mirror Lake
Off campus there is much to see and do.
Stone Laboratory
Stone Laboratory was created in a Sandusky fish hatchery by Professor David S. Kellicott. The first students attended in 1900. The Laboratory is now located on Gibraltar Island at Put-in-Bay. The deed was given to Ohio State in 1925 by the descendents of Jay Cooke and the facility was named for his father, Franz Theodore Stone, who was an astronomical researcher and mathematician. The first students were welcomed to Stone Laboratory in 1929.
Thurber House
Thurber House was the home of New Yorker cartoonist, James Thurber, and is now a living museum dedicated to his life. The house is furnished as it was during the time that James Thurber lived there with his family between 1913 and 1917. Be sure to visit the Centennial Reading Garden and Thurber Center. The Center is next door to Thurber House and the Reading Garden is set between the two.
Short North
Just a few minutes from Ohio State University campus, is Short North, an urban neighbourhood that offers a wide variety of activities that include art galleries, shopping and great restaurants. It is Columbus Ohio's most active playground. Be sure to take in a hockey game at Nationwide Arena or an event at Greater Columbus Convention Center.
German Village
German Village was established in 1841. Each year it celebrates German Village Octoberfest. Shop till you drop or visit a bar or coffee house. Enjoy bratwurst and jumbo cream puffs at Schmidt's Sausage Haus Restaurant. If you enjoy reading, be sure to visit The Book Loft, which was originally a pre-civil war general store and now is a thirty-two room book and music store.
Arena District
If you like to party and are looking for night life, visit the Arena District. Located close to Ohio State's main campus, it is Columbus' night life hotspot.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
If you love land and marine animals, you will love Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. See manatees, sharks, jellyfish, reptiles of all types, wolves, bald eagles. Omnivores, Herbivores and Carnivores from around the world can be seen here.
Whatever your tastes, there is something for you to enjoy in and around Columbus, home to Ohio State University.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - OSU Library Profile
- Hospital Services Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.osu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 10,950 | 10,558 | 21,508 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 6,345 (58%) | 6,352 (60%) | 12,697 (59%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 3,124 (49%) | 3,044 (48%) | 6,168 (49%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 3,744 | 61% |
| ACT ® Exam | 5,367 | 87% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 550 | 650 |
| SAT ® Math | 580 | 680 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 25 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 24 | 30 |
| ACT ® Math | 25 | 30 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: OSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 43% | 17% | 15% | 78% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,132 | $3,552 | $2,496 | $5,406 |
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% |
| Number in Default | 254 | 258 | 294 |
| Number in Repayment | 10,791 | 10,660 | 10,066 |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,676 | $8,667 | $8,082 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,285 | $20,562 | $19,305 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,317 | $1,254 | $1,080 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,172 | $7,704 | $7,452 |
| Other Expenses | $4,110 | $3,744 | $3,564 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,275 | $21,369 | $20,178 |
| Out of State | $34,884 | $33,264 | $31,401 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $9,993 | $9,921 | $9,162 |
| Out of State | $22,602 | $21,816 | $20,385 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,993 | $9,921 | $9,162 |
| Out of State | $22,602 | $21,816 | $20,385 |
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Dental School | $27,627 | $56,688 |
| Medical School | $27,234 | $41,652 |
| Optometry School | $18,360 | $47,421 |
| Pharmacy School | $14,529 | $29,586 |
| Veterinary School | $21,342 | $51,384 |
| Law School | $19,246 | $33,946 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 52,568 Undergraduate: 39,209 Graduate: 10,097 Professional: 3,262
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 26,990 Female: 25,578
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 20,918 Female: 18,291
- Graduate Gender Male: 4,533 Female: 5,564
- Professional Gender Male: 1,539 Female: 1,723
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 46,075 Part-Time: 6,493
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 35,716 Part-Time: 3,493
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,152 Part-Time: 2,945
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 3,207 Part-Time: 55
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 3,639 | 7% |
| American Indian | 196 | 0.4% |
| Black | 3,438 | 7% |
| Asian | 2,743 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1,306 | 2% |
| White | 39,631 | 75% |
| Unknown | 1,615 | 3% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 402 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 12,621 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 15,149 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 11,624 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 7,381 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,547 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,187 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,064 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 581 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.02% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 15,648 | 14,327 | 1,321 |
| Faculty Status | 4,466 | 3,359 | 1,107 |
| Tenured Faculty | 2,136 | 2,134 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 4,257 | - | 4,257 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 4,225 | 3,119 | 1,106 |
| Primarily Instruction | 636 | - | 636 |
| Primarily Research | 45 | 45 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 960 | 952 | 8 |
| Other Professionals | 5,942 | 5,795 | 147 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 4,521 | 4,461 | 60 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1,884 | 1,860 | 24 |
| Skilled Crafts | 527 | 525 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 891 | 877 | 14 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $96,759 (1,647) | $102,431 (1,128) | $84,434 (519) |
| Professor | $121,988 (718) | $123,821 (582) | $114,144 (136) |
| Associate Professor | $79,986 (563) | $81,193 (350) | $78,002 (213) |
| Assistant Professor | $73,172 (364) | $76,838 (196) | $68,894 (168) |
| Instructor | $54,462 (2) | - (-) | $54,462 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $95,189 (526) | $99,203 (340) | $87,851 (186) |
| Professor | $123,473 (153) | $121,895 (127) | $131,179 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $91,623 (192) | $93,143 (123) | $88,914 (69) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,266 (177) | $75,709 (89) | $74,818 (88) |
| Instructor | $66,084 (4) | $53,748 (1) | $70,195 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,190 (2,173) | $97,506 (1,468) | $81,122 (705) |
| Professor | $118,306 (871) | $119,506 (709) | $113,050 (162) |
| Associate Professor | $78,709 (755) | $79,897 (473) | $76,717 (282) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,380 (541) | $72,187 (285) | $66,255 (256) |
| Instructor | $54,200 (6) | $43,977 (1) | $56,245 (5) |
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | ||||
| Total Aid | $13,029,227 | $6,488,457 | $6,540,770 | $169,406 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 49% | 50% | 1% |
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 1,052 | 554 | 474 | 24 |
| Baseball | 38 | 38 | - | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 13 | 14 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 208 | 115 | 93 | - |
| Fencing | 37 | 22 | 15 | - |
| Field Hocky | 23 | - | 23 | - |
| Football | 105 | 105 | - | - |
| Golf | 25 | 16 | 9 | - |
| Gymnastics | 35 | 20 | 15 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 55 | 31 | 24 | - |
| Lacrosse | 86 | 52 | 34 | - |
| Rifle | 13 | - | - | 13 |
| Rowing | 114 | - | 114 | - |
| Soccer | 60 | 30 | 30 | - |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 | - |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 76 | 45 | 31 | - |
| Synchronized Swimming | 24 | - | 24 | - |
| Tennis | 20 | 10 | 10 | - |
| Volleyball | 41 | 22 | 19 | - |
| Wrestling | 35 | 35 | - | - |
| Other Sports | 11 | - | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $444,245 | $131,003 | $50,280 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $127,003 | $45,249 | - |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 126 | 62 | 60 | 4 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 9 | 6 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 5 | 2 | - |
| Fencing | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Field Hocky | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Gymnastics | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Lacrosse | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Rifle | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Rowing | 7 | - | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | - | 6 | - |
| Soccer | 7 | 3 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 | - |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 9 | 5 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| Synchronized Swimming | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Tennis | 8 | 3 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 2 | 4 | - |
| Volleyball | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Other Sports | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 92%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 71% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 68% |
| Female | 75% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 70% |
| American Indian | 68% |
| Black | 52% |
| Asian | 82% |
| Hispanic | 58% |
| White | 74% |
| Unknown | 72% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 40% |
| 5 Years | 66% |
| 6 Years | 71% |
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 7 |
| Drug Related | 72 | 47 |
| Liquor Related | 471 | 670 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 9 | 5 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 65 | 53 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 11 | 6 |
| Burglary | 212 | 329 |
| Vehicle Theft | 17 | 19 |
| Arson | 17 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 12 | 16 |
| Burglary | 39 | 99 |
| Arson | 13 | 3 |
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