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Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 15:1
Full-Time Student Population 47,129
Part-Time Student Population 7,885
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 2,160
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 865
Total FT Faculty 3,359
Faculty with Terminal Degree 99%
Average Faculty Salary $101,557
Full-Time Retention Rate 93%
Part-Time Retention Rate 83%
Graduation Rate 78%
Programs/Majors Offered 175
Average Course Load 15 credits
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 32%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 47%
  • 50 or More Students: 20%

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The feelings regarding professors and TAs are largely positive at OSU. Though feelings about the methods in which some courses are taught may differ a bit, one of the greatest advantages of OSU is the ease with which one can contact professors and TAs. OSU has a somewhat lax classroom environment compared to other schools, but don’t be fooled: attending classes is still vital. Many courses weigh attendance and participation in your final grade, and beyond that, subject matter moves quickly and skipping even one class can put you in a deep hole. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that a teacher will rigidly stick to the syllabus, either. Agendas change, and so do deadlines. You might be smart enough to skip a class for two weeks, but it won’t matter if you miss a midterm because the date got changed and you didn’t know.

School is what you make of it. OSU is a distinguished university with a top 25 national ranking, but that doesn’t mean every professor will teach in a way that you prefer. It’s a give-and-take situation. In some classes, there is a language barrier created by a foreign professor or TA; understanding calculus is difficult to begin with, but trying to learn from a teacher who speaks broken English makes it even harder. Luckily, most professors and TAs usually have at least one strong point that you can build from: constant communication. Talking to your instructors via phone, e-mail, or office visits can be incredibly important. Set up a meeting at a local coffee shop, or bake them a cake just to show them you mean business! Okay, so that might be going a bit overboard, but you get the idea.

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Academics at Ohio State University

prosser30

Psychology '13

4.2
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Profs Help Push Towards Undergrad Thesis

A few of the professors here at OSU have really helped push me towards furthering my academic career by pursuing an Undergrad Research Thesis. They have helped me enroll as a Mentor for the Peer Assisted Student Support program, I am now the Vice President of the Psychology Club, and I have begun meeting with my Adviser for my Research Thesis. They have supported my journey and have introduced me to other programs that will help set me apart from other students applying to Grad School. My professor has encouraged me to join SURI (Summer Undergrad Research Institute) in Columbus, OH to network with other research students and to form a support group. The curriculum for Psychology is tough, especially with the Quarter to Semester conversion, but the professors are always really helpful to guide the students to where they need to go. The academic advisers are not as helpful, but the professors are always there.

May 24, 2012

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Academics at Ohio State University

courtright44

Welding Engineering Technician '15

3.8
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Welding Engineering

I enjoy the program so far but as I expected it is much harder than most other majors. The teachers are good for the most part and I'm hoping for internship opportunities this summer.

Mar 07, 2012

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Public Relations '14

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Wide Range of Opportunities.

I currently go The Ohio State University in Mansfield, however this fall of 2012 I am transferring down the the main campus in Columbus. The Ohio State University offers incredible opportunities for a wide variety of studies. For example, my major, public affairs, OSU has connection with organizations all over the world and sends you to Washington D.C. to do an internship your senior year, which all counts for credit towards graduation. The work course load all depends on your major of course, but it's never too much as long as you prioritize correctly, and do not take too many overwhelming classes at once. They offer a wide range of classes to take as well, whether it be totally incorporated towards your major, or just a "fun" class. Personally for me, I enjoy art classes such as music, film, and writing courses, and they offer more than enough for everyone. Special studies options are also available nearly everywhere on campus. There is a few libraries, on top of special study groups for certain subjects all over campus. There's always a chance to be caught up.

Mar 04, 2012

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User rating for Ohio State University - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 58 user reviews.

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Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit and/or placement
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture
  • College of Biological Sciences
  • College of Dentistry
  • College of Education and Human Ecology
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
  • College of Humanities
  • College of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Pharmacy
  • College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • College of Social Work
  • College of the Arts
  • Fisher College of Business
  • School of Allied Medical Professions
  • School of Environment and Natural Resources
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Finance, General: 1%
  • Foundations of Education: 2%
  • Psychology: 2%
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 2%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • Main Library
  • The Oval during the spring quarter
  • Science and Engineering Library (SEL)
  • Starbucks
  • Sullivant Library (aka Greek Community Library, aka Club Sulli)
Did You Know?
  • The term "Buckeyes," in reference to Ohio State sports, actually comes from an older, broader use of the term—it used to refer to everyone who lived in the state of Ohio. The name was probably adopted because of the buckeye tree, the official tree of the state, or because Ohio is known as the "Buckeye State."
  • Don't watch your mailbox: all grades and bills are sent electronically to your University account, which can be accessed through OSU's network.
  • If you need some extra luck on finals, go to the main library and rub the nose of former OSU president William Oxley Thompson.

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