Ohio State University Description:
Ohio State University (OSU) has the distinction of being the largest university in the U.S. Founded in 1870, OSU consistently ranks among the top 20 public universities in the country. It has strong schools of business and law, and its political science department is particularly well respected. OSU has a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and membership in the AAU. The OSU campus features open green spaces and mix of architectural styles. OSU competes in the Big Ten Conference with numerous NCAA Division I athletic teams. Seating over 102,000, Ohio Stadium is one of the largest in the world. Be sure to compare the Big Ten.
Admissions Data (2008 - 09):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 62%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 540 / 650
- SAT Math: 590 / 680
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 25 / 30
- ACT English: 24 / 30
- ACT Math: 25 / 30
Enrollment (2008):
- Total Enrollment: 53,715 (40,212 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 53% Male / 47% Female
- 91% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $8,679 (in-state); $21,918 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,383
- Room and Board: $8,352
- Other Expenses: $4,140
- Total Cost: $22,554 (in-state); $35,793 (out-of-state)
Ohio State University Financial Aid (2007 - 08):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 95%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 87%
- Loans: 76%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $6,898
- Loans: $4,805
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Communication Studies, English, Family Resource Management, Finance, Human Development, International Relations, Marketing, Political Science, Psychology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 93%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 42%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 73%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Ohio State University Vision Statement:
Purpose
To advance the well-being of the people of Ohio and the global community through the creation and dissemination of knowledge.
The Ohio State University will be among the world's truly great universities.
To advance the well-being of the people of Ohio and the global community through the creation and dissemination of knowledge.
Core Values
- Pursue knowledge for its own sake.
- Ignite in our students a lifelong love of learning.
- Produce discoveries that make the world a better place.
- Celebrate and learn from our diversity.
- Open the world to our students.
The Ohio State University will be among the world's truly great universities.
Complete vision statement at http://www.osu.edu/academicplan/vision.php
