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The Ohio State University

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.

State

Ohio

Student Population

60,000

Acceptance Rate

50–53%

GPA Range

3.5–3.8

SAT Range

1250–1400

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

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $13,244; Out-of-state: $40,022

Conference

Big Ten Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.05

Avg Women's Scores

71.8

Men's Team Notes

Buckeyes men posted 284.1 average per round over multiple events with lowest team score of 267, showcasing depth through consistent sub-par performances and strong par-5 play. Top finishes at invitationals highlighted upperclassmen leadership; balanced scoring fueled national contention amid challenging Midwest layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Buckeye women shattered records with 819 (-45) 54-hole total at Clemson Invitational including three sub-13-under rounds, defeating #2 Arkansas by 10 strokes. Historic birdie barrages and steady play across invitationals propelled top finishes and NCAA regional contention on varied tracks.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jay Moseley

Women's Coach

Lisa Strom

Men's Email

moseley.61@osu.edu

Women's Email

strom.3@osu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Jay Moseley is Ohio State men’s head golf coach, leading the Buckeyes in the Big Ten Conference. Named the program’s 11th head coach in 2015, he quickly elevated the team into NCAA‑regionals contention and helped a Buckeye capture the first NCAA‑Regional individual title in school history. Moseley focuses on developing high‑level talent, building a demanding tournament schedule, and maintaining a strong developmental culture that keeps OSU competitive in the Big Ten.

Women's Coach Bio

Lisa Strom is Ohio State women’s head golf coach, returning to her alma mater in 2021 after a successful collegiate and professional career. A former Buckeye player and later assistant coach, she brings experience from prior head‑coaching roles at Texas State and Kent State. Strom emphasizes player‑development, scoring‑oriented play, and team culture, guiding Ohio State back into NCAA‑postseason play and pushing the program up the Big Ten‑ championship‑level leaderboard.

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