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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend OSU.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at OSU. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend OSU and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend OSU in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at OSU.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at OSU – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at OSU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at OSU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at OSU.

Student Learning at The Ohio State University

All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.

Ohio State is committed to effective assessment of student learning consistent with the Higher Learning Commission’s 2003 Statement on Assessment of Student Learning. Assessment is a broad-based activity that occurs at a number of levels across the university. Some assessment activities are carried out at the institutional level, others are specific to the success of our general education curriculum (GEC), and still others are specific to major program goals. Regardless of the level, assessment is viewed as an ongoing process whereby outcomes and core values are identified, evidence is collected and evaluated, and modifications are made to improve student learning.

Learning Assessment Examples

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Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes

Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.

Results from the pilot project using one of the three learning outcomes tests are not yet available.

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