Ohio State University-Main Campus
Ohio State University-Main Campus is one of the thirty-six public 4-year colleges in Ohio. The campus is located in an urban area, in Columbus.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 59,837 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 7,209 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 6,776 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 94%). Every year 83% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Ohio State University-Main Campus's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $9,718, and fees were $874. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $28,822 and $874 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students59,837 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate94% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 38 | 215 |
| Master's degree | 37 | 195 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 1 | 10 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 88 miles radius of Ohio State University-Main Campus
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Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
29 miles away |
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Ohio State University-Newark Campus
30 miles away |
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Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
46 miles away |
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Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
52 miles away |
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Wright State University-Main Campus
58 miles away |
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Ohio University-Main Campus
67 miles away |
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Miami University-Middletown
78 miles away |
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Acadia Career Institute
79 miles away |
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Wright State University-Lake Campus
87 miles away |
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Shawnee State University
88 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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University of Arizona
offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of California-Los Angeles
offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of Florida
offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
offers 7 nursing programs |
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
offers 7 nursing programs |
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
offers 10 nursing programs |
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus
offers 10 nursing programs |
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
offers 9 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1913 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses (College of Nursing) ACME 02/01/2000 - Current |
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses (College of Nursing) ACME 09/30/1996 - 02/01/1997 |
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses (College of Nursing) ACME 02/01/1997 - 02/01/2000 |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/16/1998 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/16/1998 - Current |
Admission
48%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1260 to 1450 |
| ACT | 27 to 31 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $60 |
| Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $405/credit | |
| In State Students | $405/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,201/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $723/credit | |
| In State Students | $723/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $2,065/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $18,225 | $18,225 | $54,045 |
| ADN | 70 | $28,350 | $28,350 | $84,070 |
| BSN | 125 | $50,625 | $50,625 | $150,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $36,150 | $36,150 | $103,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 80% of Ohio State University-Main Campus's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 16% | $4,326 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $512 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 11% | $1,868 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 70% | $8,481 |
| Federal Student Loans | 37% | $5,624 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $14,988 |
$18,042
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,969 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,661 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,677 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$20,170 |
| Over $110,000$22,687 |
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Student Population
45,946
Undergrads
13,891
Graduates
29,694
Women
30,143
Men
87%
Full-time
13%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
66% |
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Non-resident alien |
11% |
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Asian |
6% |
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Black/African American |
6% |
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Hispanic |
4% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Ohio state board of nursing.
