The Ohio State University is a large public research university in Columbus, Ohio, known for its massive “Buckeye” community, high‑profile academics, and strong engineering, business, and health‑related programs. Students often rave about the electric football‑game energy, the 1,400+ clubs, the urban‑campus feel, and the wide range of research and internship opportunities in a major city.
Common Majors
business (especially finance and management), communications, psychology, biology, engineering
“Campus feels like a self‑contained city with a mix of green spaces and tall buildings, the student body is massive but still easy to find your niche in, the school culture pulses around football and big‑game weekends, professors are brilliant but classes can feel huge, and the sheer number of clubs, fraternities/sororities, and city‑life options keeps outside‑school life packed with options.”
Team & Tuition
Tuition (no scholarship)
In-state: $13,244; Out-of-state: $40,022
Conference
Big Ten Conference
Scholarships Available
Yes. Both athletic and academic.