Ohio State University-Main Campus
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
8:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Ohio State University-Main Campus
190 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, Ohio 43210
See on MapPhone
(614) 292-6446
Website
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$12,485Out of state
$36,742Graduate
In state
$12,997Out of state
$39,598Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
83%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 40.0% | $4,094 |
State/local grants | 12.0% | $2,706 |
Institutional grants | 66.0% | $9,313 |
Loans | 36.0% | $7,842 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$14,006 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,012 per year
Personal Expenses
$2,682 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Finance, General
- Experimental Psychology
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biomedical Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
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Microbiology, General
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Zoology/Animal Biology
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Entomology
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Molecular Genetics
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Neuroscience
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Accounting
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Finance, General
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Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Actuarial Science
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Real Estate
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Insurance
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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EDUCATION
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Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Agricultural Teacher Education
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Art Teacher Education
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Foreign Language Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Technical Teacher Education
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Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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ENGINEERING
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Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
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Agricultural Engineering
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Materials Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Engineering, Other
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Surveying Technology/Surveying
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Family Resource Management Studies, General
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Human Nutrition
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Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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Apparel and Textiles, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Linguistics
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Comparative Literature
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Chinese Language and Literature
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Japanese Language and Literature
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Korean Language and Literature
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Russian Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Modern Greek Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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Portuguese Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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Arabic Language and Literature
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Hebrew Language and Literature
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health and Wellness, General
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Audiology/Audiologist
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
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Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Pharmacy
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Public Health, General
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Environmental Health
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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History, Other
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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General Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Computational Mathematics
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Applied Mathematics, Other
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Statistics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Medieval and Renaissance Studies
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Nutrition Sciences
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International/Globalization Studies
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Sustainability Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Islamic Studies
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Jewish/Judaic Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Astronomy
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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Optics/Optical Sciences
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Experimental Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Public Policy Analysis, General
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Anthropology, General
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Medical Anthropology
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Criminology
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Economics, General
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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Geography
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Geographic Information Science and Cartography
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING
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Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
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Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Dance, General
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Industrial and Product Design
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Interior Design
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Film/Cinema/Media Studies
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Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
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Music, General
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Music History, Literature, and Theory
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Social Work
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Education, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Financial Mathematics
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biomedical Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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Biophysics
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Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
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Anatomy
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Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
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Microbiology, General
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Zoology/Animal Biology
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Entomology
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Molecular Genetics
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Vision Science/Physiological Optics
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Pharmacology
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Biostatistics
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Ecology
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Epidemiology
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Neuroscience
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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Management Science
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Actuarial Science
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Information Science/Studies
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Learning Sciences
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Agricultural Teacher Education
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Art Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
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Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
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Agricultural Engineering
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Materials Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Nuclear Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Engineering, Other
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Surveying Technology/Surveying
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
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Family Resource Management Studies, General
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Human Nutrition
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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Apparel and Textiles, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Linguistics
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East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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German Language and Literature
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Portuguese Language and Literature
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Audiology/Audiologist
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Dental Clinical Sciences, General
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Genetic Counseling/Counselor
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Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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Public Health, General
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Environmental Health
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
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Bioethics/Medical Ethics
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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HISTORY
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History, General
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Mathematics, Other
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Financial Mathematics
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Statistics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Sustainability Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Astronomy
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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Atomic/Molecular Physics
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Experimental Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Anthropology, General
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Economics, General
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Applied Economics
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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Social Sciences, Other
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Dance, General
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Industrial and Product Design
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Film/Cinema/Media Studies
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Music, General
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Fine and Studio Arts Management
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
52.72%- Apply 65,189
- Accepted 34,370
- Attend 8,060
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$60Graduate
$60Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
670-760
ACT Composite
29-32
SAT Reading
640-720
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
52%Male Students
48%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian61.09%
- Two Or More Ethnicities13.78%
- Asian8.6%
- Black7.51%
- Hispanic/Latino5.59%
- Not Specified3.33%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.06%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.04%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
66,817
Undergraduate students
50,566
Graduate students
16,251
Full Time Students
87%Part Time Students
13%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Lacrosse
- Baseball
- Swimming
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Rowing
- Lacrosse
- Swimming
- Softball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Lacrosse
- Baseball
- Swimming
- Wrestling
- Soccer
- Fencing
- Ice Hockey
- Gymnastics
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf
- Diving
- Rifle
- Other Sports
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Rowing
- Lacrosse
- Swimming
- Softball
- Fencing
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Field Hockey
- Synchronized Swimming
- Gymnastics
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf
- Rifle
- Diving
- Other Sports
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