The Ohio State University, founded in 1870 as a land-grant institution, stands as one of America's largest and most comprehensive public research universities. With over 66,000 students across six campuses throughout Ohio, Ohio State offers 175 undergraduate majors and 240 graduate and professional degree programs through its 14 colleges. The university combines academic excellence with world-class research capabilities, ranking among the top-20 public universities nationally and serving as Ohio's flagship institution of higher education.
Beyond its core academic mission, Ohio State is home to the renowned Wexner Medical Center, a top-rated academic medical center and premier cancer hospital and research facility. The university's land-grant heritage drives its commitment to extending knowledge beyond campus boundaries through 88 Ohio State Extension offices serving every county in the state. With a vision to be the model 21st-century public, land-grant, research, urban, community-engaged institution, Ohio State creates unrivaled experiences that bring together expertise, ideas, and resources to improve communities locally and globally while preparing a diverse student body to become leaders and engaged citizens.
