The Ohio State University College Portrait

Founded in 1870, The Ohio State University is a world-class public research university and the leading comprehensive teaching and research institution in the state of Ohio. With more than 52,000 students enrolled at its main Columbus campus, 18 colleges and 170 majors, the university offers its students exceptional breadth and depth of opportunity in the liberal arts, the sciences and the professions. A national research powerhouse, the university ranks seventh among all public universities in research expenditures and a remarkable second place when it comes to industry-sponsored research.

A big university means a big opportunity, and Ohio State prides itself on offering about any academic or extracurricular opportunity a student could dream of: 170 majors, 800+ student organizations; 120 study abroad programs internship and research opportunities in every college; 60+ service-learning courses; multiple Honors and Scholars programs, and 40+ learning communities.To help new students successfully navigate these opportunities, Ohio State designed great support services and a First Year Experience (FYE) program rated by US News as one of the best.