Ohio State University started way back in 1870 under the name the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. Ohio State is one of the biggest universities in the country and boasts a total number of around 70,000 students across the campus system. The university offers over 200 degrees, 50 academic programs and 1,400 student organizations. Ohio State University is one of the Midwest’s main research institutions that food, automotive and engineering centers. The goal of Ohio State is to increase the well-being of the local, national and international communities through creating and sharing knowledge. Their core values include diversity, integrity, innovation, excellence, collaboration, openness and accountability. These …show more content…
Those who have been out of high school for over two years do not have to submit scores. Applicants must submit their high school transcripts and senior year course schedule. High school students who took college courses during high school must submit digital transcripts. Graduate student applicants must have either a baccalaureate or professional degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of a 3.0 in all prior coursework. Graduate applicants must submit documentation that demonstrates they have the prerequisite skills, training or knowledge needed to successfully complete the program. This is usually evidenced through resumes, transcripts and professional credentials. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 or those who have an uncredited degree must submit GRE or GMAT …show more content…
In-state students will pay $10,037 for tuition and fees while out-of-state students will pay $29,229. Room and board for all students is $11,666, books and supplies is $1,234 and other expenses is $2,602. All of these figures are subject to changes. Students must submit a FAFSA to be considered for financial aid like loans, grants, scholarships and Federal Work-Study. Around 70 percent of undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid and approximately 20 percent of students will receive full financial aid. The average financial award package amounts to $13,083. Around 84 percent of financial aid applicants will receive $9,633 in need-based gifts. Almost 90 percent of financial aid applicants will receive at least $4,997. Only five percent of applicants qualify for merit-based gifts of $6,943. Over 55 percent of students take out loans and the average student loan amount is $27,400. Financial aid includes Federal loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans and direct subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans. Scholarships include Federal Pell grants, SEOG grants, State scholarships and Institutional