Will my degree be considered an online degree?

Even if you earn your Ohio State degree online, you will receive the same Ohio State diploma as on-campus students.

How does my online program work?

When you enroll in an Online Program at Ohio State, you are choosing to take the course in an online format. However, you’ll progress through your course work just like you would in a traditional classroom with assignments, assessments, and participation requirements.

Ohio State University - Columbus: Courses, Fees, Ranks & Admission Details

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Columbus, Ohio

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Regional Rank

151

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U.S. News Rank

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About

Ohio State University was founded in 1870. It was known for its agricultural and mechanical specialties and was transformed into a comprehensive university under the leadership of then-Governor Rutherford B. Hayes.

The university includes campuses in Newark, Mansfield, Lima, Wooster, Marion, and Columbus. The main campus in Columbus has grown into the third-largest university campus in the United States, with nearly 50,000 undergraduate students and nearly 15,000 graduate students. Four buildings on campus are listed on the National Register of Historic Places - Hale Hall, Hayes Hall, Ohio Stadium, and Orton Hall. The campus is surrounded by more than 10 museums and galleries.

The eight departments at Ohio State University that offer bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees are Applied Science, Arts and Social Sciences, Beedie School of Business, Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Environment, Faculty of Health Sciences, and Faculty of Science.

Ohio State University has many distinguished graduates, including Roy Lichtenstein (artist), George Steinbrenner (former owner of the New York Yankees), Larry Sanger (founder of Wikipedia), James S. Albus (the Hero of American Manufacturing), and Jack Niklaus (world-famous golfer).

Accolades

1. Ohio State University is ranked “#80” in “World University Rankings 2022” by “Times Higher Education.”
2. The university ranks “#108” in “Top Universities” by “QS World University Rankings.”
3. It is ranked “#45” in “Best Global Universities” and “#53” in “National Universities” by “U.S. News & World Report.”

Highlights

Find miscellaneous information about students, campus and faculty of Ohio State University below.

Total Students
 55814 
Avg. Earnings After Graduation
 90300 USD (annually)
Graduation Rate
 86 % 

International Students

International

13 %

National

87 %

Student Gender Distribution

Male

49 %

Female

51 %

Student Faculty Ratio

Students

Faculty

Accommodation for Undergrad
 Available (On-Campus) 
Accommodation for Grad
 Available (On-Campus) 

Admission

Acceptance Rate: 57%

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Fees

The cost is an important aspect of choosing your dream college. Get detailed information about Ohio State University’s tuition fees, living expenses and financial aid opportunities below.

Note: All the costs mentioned below are average costs annually.

Undergraduate

Tuition Fee

$39,650 USD

Cost Of Attendance

$63,122 USD

Scholarship

$18,000 USD

Accommodation

$13,966 USD

Graduate

Tuition Fee

$26,643 USD

Cost Of Attendance

$57,839 USD

Scholarship

$18,000 USD

Accommodation

$12,096 USD

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do OSU students have to live on campus?

Campus housing is home to first-year and upper-class students. All incoming first-year students must live on campus unless exempted. They can be exempted from living on campus if the space is no longer available or they are living with family for two years.

Does Ohio State University offer scholarships to international students?

Partial Tuition Grants are awarded to the students of the Ohio State University by the Office of International Affairs. International students might not be receiving U.S. Federal financial aid, but they are eligible for the associateships and fellowships.

Does Ohio State University promote athletics?

Ohio State University has sports teams called the Buckeyes. Ohio State currently has 36 varsity teams. As of 2017, the football program is valued at $1.5 billion, the highest valuation of any such program in the country. Looking at these statistics, we can safely say that the university promotes athletics as much as academics.

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