THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

One of Columbus’ greatest assets, The Ohio State University is the largest comprehensive teaching and research university in the state. Combining a responsibility for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge with a heritage of public service, Ohio State offers an extensive range of academic programs in the liberal arts, the sciences, and the professions through 19 colleges and seven schools. Regional campuses around Ohio include Lima, Mansfield, Marion, and Newark, in addition to the Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI) and Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), located in Wooster.

Ohio State consistently ranks among the top national public universities for undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Few universities can match the breadth of its academic offerings, which includes more than 170 undergraduate majors, 200 graduate fields of study, and more than 90 professional programs. All of Ohio State’s academic programs are designed to challenge students, prepare them for the future, and position them for success.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Ohio State faculty members are internationally known for their academic credentials, real-world experience, and leading edge research. As a Big Ten and major research university, Ohio State attracts the best scholars, artists, and scientists, as well as outstanding students.

Our student to faculty ratio is 14:1, which is similar to what you might find at smaller schools. In fact, 88 percent of first-year classes at Ohio State have fewer than 50 students and only 5 percent have more than 100. One-on-one instruction is provided for our students by staff in dozens of campus offices such as Minority Affairs, Disability Services, the Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing, and the Mathematics and Statistics Learning Center (MSLC). Outside the classroom, residence halls provide academic programs and assistance, including tutoring, study sessions, computer labs, and quiet hours. More than 14,000 staff members—including academic advisors, residence hall staff, and counselors—are committed to our students’ success.

OUTSTANDING STUDENTS

Ohio State attracts some of the most impressive students in the United States and in the world. One of the best indicators of a university’s quality is the caliber of its incoming class, and the quality of our incoming freshman class is the best ever in terms of academic profile. More than 60 percent of the current freshmen class of nearly 6,000 come from the top 25 percent of their high school class, and more than a quarter come from the elite 10 percent. Ohio State welcomed more than 1,300 Honors students, over 700 University Scholars, more than 100 National Merit Scholars, and over 200 class valedictorians. And our Honors programs give these students the opportunity to enhance their undergraduate experience through exceptional research opportunities and more than 180 Honors courses each year—each class with 25 or fewer students.

IMPRESSIVE FACILITIES

Ohio State provides resources that aren’t available at many other universities. The Ohio State University Libraries house the largest library collection in Ohio and one of the top 20 largest academic library collections in North America, with more than five million print volumes and access to more than 600 million volumes through OhioLINK and WorldCat. Ohio State offers the nation’s largest medical teaching facility and the Midwest’s only freestanding cancer hospital. Along with many historic and traditional buildings on campus, there are hundreds of new facilities, including the impressive Fisher College of Business multibuilding complex and the Jerome Schottenstein Center. Currently under construction is the new Physics Research Building and the Knowlton School of Architecture.

DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES

Ohio State prides itself on diversity—from the range of academic opportunities and student organizations to the vibrant makeup of the student body. Students come to Ohio State from all over the United States and from more than 100 countries around the world. No other single campus provides the opportunities for study with 11,000 available courses or the exposure to internationally recognized guests that Ohio State does. Ohio State hosts well-known political leaders, top-name entertainers, and attracts excellence in the arts, music, and dance. The university offers hundreds of student activities and organizations, the largest intramural and recreational sports department in the country, the excitement of Big Ten athletics, opportunities for community involvement, and cultural events.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Public service has always been central to Ohio State’s mission, and the university is engaged in a multitude of contributions to improve the quality of the city’s life. Faculty, staff, and students bring knowledge and methods from the classroom and laboratory to the community. University hospitals and clinics bring care and healing to hundreds of thousands each year. The university’s radio and television stations provide news and information. Undergraduates take part in research projects that have a direct impact on the community. And Ohio State has a long and proud tradition of serving the needs of our state through, among other means, the outstanding work of The Ohio State University Extension, which makes the university’s expertise available to all Ohioans. Ohio State also brings its people and facilities to the public through continuing education and noncredit programs. Ohio State is an arena for exchange, offering professionals and executives from any field the opportunity to meet with one another and with specialists on the faculty. Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business, for example, has been offering professional development courses to individuals in all levels of management for nearly half a century. For 130 years, Ohio State has taken the lead in furthering research and education for the citizens of Columbus, in the state of Ohio, and for the nation.