Ohio State University - Main Campus

190 N. Oval Mall
Columbus, OH
43210

Ohio State University Information

Location:
Ohio State University's Main Campus is located in Columbus, Ohio.

Campus:
Ohio State University's Main Campus in Columbus covers 1,755 acres. Located in Ohio's capital, Ohio State students have access to a wide range of attractions, including the Columbus Zoo, the Center of Science and Industry, and the Ohio Theatre, as well as fine restaurants, cultural events, festivals, and more.

Ohio State's Main Campus is home to Enarson Hall, Hayes Hall, Ohio Stadium, and Orson Hall, which are currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Prospective and already-admitted students can plan visits to the University's Main Campus by reserving a visit on the Ohio State University main Website.

Enrollment:
Ohio State University Main Campus is the nation's largest single campus, with a total enrollment of 52,568 students.

Tuition and Costs:
Ohio State University tuition varies depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, residency, level of study. Ohio State offers several financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time employment. Ohio State also offers a variety of merit scholarships to students who have shown themselves to be academically competitive.

Degrees and Programs:
Ohio State University offers over 160 undergraduate majors, including Accounting, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Communication, Exercise Science Education, Journalism, Landscape Architecture, Microbiology, Women's Studies, Zoology, and much more. Ohio State University offers 130 fields of graduate study that lead to a master's degree and 103 fields of graduate study that lead to a doctoral degree, as well as professional degree programs in Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and more.

Applications and Admissions:
Ohio State University application requirements for freshman include: completed and signed application form and essay, completed College Prep Form signed by your school counselor, copy of senior year course schedule (if still in high school), application fee, official high school transcripts and profile of your high school, and official ACT or SAT scores with writing. Additional requirements apply for students who took college courses while in high school, who took high school coursework outside of the U.S., and who do not speak English as a native language.

Ohio State has a competitive admission process for undergraduates. Primary factors used to judge prospective domestic freshmen, include: successful completion of college preparatory curriculum while still in high school, high school class rank or GPA, and ACT or SAT scores. Consideration will also be given based on a variety of factors, including students who are a first-generation college student, students with significant work experience, etc. Other requirements include a diploma from a chartered high school or GED.

Application requirements for graduate level study include but are not limited to: statement of intent, an original copy of transcripts (or record of marks) for all university-level school attended, three letters of recommendation with Ohio State Reference Forms, resume/curriculum vitae, official GRE or GMAT scores (if required), and any other items/test scores that are required by the specific graduate program.

Admissions requirements for graduate level programs at Ohio State are established by the Graduate School and the graduate program of study.

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