by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 46,984 undergraduates in 2020, Ohio State is a very large, public university located in Columbus, Ohio. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Ohio State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Ohio State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Ohio State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Ohio State Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Ohio State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Ohio State Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Ohio State for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Ohio State does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Ohio State offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Ohio State has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 46,984 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 42,734 (91.0%). Part-time attendance was 4,250 (9.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 42,734 | 4,250 | 46,984 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Ohio State receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Ohio State #234 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Ohio State by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Ohio State Diversity Guide.
Ohio State has a total of 1038 student athletes, 564 men and 474 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Ohio State University - Main Campus Athletics