Ohio State University--Columbus

The Ohio State University is one of America's largest and most comprehensive academic institutions. As Ohio's best and one of the nation's top-20 public universities, Ohio State is further recognized by a top-rated academic medical center and a premier cancer hospital and research center. Founded as a federal land-grant institution in 1870, the university has awarded 714,512 degrees since 1878, and its legacy extends to more than half a million living alumni. More than 58,000 students on the Columbus campus select from 15 colleges, more than 200 undergraduate majors and 275 masters, doctoral and professional degree programs. More than 6,500 additional students attend Ohio State's regional campuses in Lima, Mansfield, Marion and Newark, and the Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster.

Academic Grad Slug

School Details

school_type year_founded religious_affiliation academic_calendar year_2016_endowment address telephone
Public, Coed 1870 N/A Semester $3.7 billion 154 W. 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210 (614) 292-6446
overall score total score state city online paying global
62 100.0 Ohio Columbus 79 94 25

Overall Score

title value
Score 62

Graduation and Retention Rates (22.5%)

title value
6-year graduation rate 84%
High school counselor score (out of 5) 4.1

Faculty Resources (20%)

title value
Classes with fewer than 20 students 30.3%
Classes with 50 or more students 22%
Student-faculty ratio 19:1

Student Selectivity (12.5%)

title value
Fall 2016 acceptance rate 54%