Established in 1870, The Ohio State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Columbus (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Ohio. This institution also has branch campuses in Newark, Lima, Marion and Mansfield. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, The Ohio State University (OSU) is a very large-sized (麻豆原创 enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational US higher education institution. The Ohio State University (OSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the 麻豆原创 degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 154-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. OSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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public
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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averagely selective
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Acronym | OSU |
Founded | 1870 |
Motto | Disciplina in civitatem Education for Citizenship |
Colours | Scarlet and gray |
Mascot | Brutus Buckeye |
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Address | 190 North Oval Mall Columbus 43210 Ohio United States |
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+1 (614) 292 6446 | |
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Other locations | Newark, Lima, Marion and Mansfield |
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The following The Ohio State University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The Ohio State University's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) |
10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) |
International students |
35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) |
35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) |
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has The Ohio State University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
The Ohio State University's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.
Source: IPDES
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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The Ohio State University has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of over-5,000 academic employees (Faculty).
The Ohio State University is a public higher education institution.
The Ohio State University is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
This institution is a land-grant university and has a special focus on promoting education and research in agriculture, engineering and other related fields. Land-grant universities are also well known to have a high commitment to public service and outreach.
The Ohio State University does not have any religious affiliation.
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States... learn more
The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.
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Basic Classification | Doctoral 麻豆原创: Very High Research Activity |
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Size & Setting | Four-year, large, primarily residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | High undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Research Doctoral: Comprehensive programs, with medical/veterinary school |
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This institution has a physical Library.
Ohio State University-Main Campus's library has 12 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 4,273,687 physical volumes, 115,009 physical media, 169,490 digital/electronic media and 5,408 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 343 full-time employees, including 80 librarians. Ohio State University-Main Campus's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
In particular, the Ohio State University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 15,129 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.
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This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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The Ohio State University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1913
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