Ohio State University

Overview of Ohio State University (OSU)

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Columbus is located near several highways and expressways, so it’s easy to get around. However, if you have your car on campus, be careful as you leave. Those expressways and highways can make for dangerous driving.

There is plenty of campus housing available; in fact, this is part of what you’re charged for, so it’s a good idea to live in the dorms.

The student-to-faculty ratio is a little high at 19 to 1, which means you might need to schedule appointments to see your professors during their office hours. They may not have enough time after class, even to answer a quick question, because their time is required elsewhere.

Top Rankings For Ohio State University - Main Campus

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OSU Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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OSU Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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Compared to other schools you may have considered, the total cost for an education at Ohio State University isn’t particularly high. This price includes tuition, room/board, books, supplies, and other costs. With all of that together, you’re looking at a total of around $27,912 a year.

Many families will still need some help covering this cost. In a recent academic year, the average net price was $18,694 - this is the amount remaining after financial aid has been taken into account. This cost varies depending on how much financial aid you qualify for, so it is broken down below by family income.

Once your request for financial aid has been received, you can also be awarded grants, apply for scholarships and work-study, or apply for student loans, though that should be the last thing you do.

Sticker Price

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Academics

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The retention rate is the rate at which new students return and enroll at Ohio State University for their second year. For Ohio State, this is 95%, meaning that 95 out of every 100 students returns for their sophomore year.

Ohio State University’s 4-year graduation rate is 59%. However, it’s becoming more common for students to feel the need to wait for one or two more years before graduating. At the 6-year mark, the graduation percentage goes up to 84% of remaining students. Some degree programs are challenging enough that the extra two years is necessary.

If you find you need to work during the day, you won’t have the option of evening classes. However, Ohio State does offer distance learning (online education) for individual classes which may help you create some flex in your schedule.

Degree programs offered at Ohio State University include agriculture, architecture, biological and biomedical sciences, business, communication and journalism, education, engineering, English Language and Literature, family and consumer sciences/human sciences, foreign languages, health professions, history, legal professions and studies (graduate program), mathematics and statistics, natural resources and conservation, leisure and fitness studies, physical sciences, psychology, public administration and social service professions social sciences, and visual and performing arts.

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Outcome & Salary

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Once you graduate and start earning a regular salary, you should find that your income is higher than what you paid for tuition and fees. Graduate’s average salaries are $70,000. Early-career salaries are a little lower at $55,300 and mid-career salaries jump to around $98,600.

The total cost of education is the net price, which for Ohio State comes in at around $74,776+. However, once you start earning an income, you’ll be able to recognize a return on your educational investment (ROI). With a graduate’s 10-year salary earnings potential being $700,000 and their 10-year projected ROI being $625,224, you can see by the numbers how much your education will help you.

High school graduates who do not attend college earn a national average salary of $38,792. Their 10-year projected income is $387,920 and their 20-year projected income is $775,840.

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