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Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute

Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, or Ohio State ATI, was established in 1969. It is the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences' associate-degree-granting unit. The campus of Ohio State ATI, which is situated on 30 acres in Wooster, Ohio, is considered to be the largest of its kind in the United States.

Ohio State ATI grants the Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Competency. Courses are available in management, agricultural commerce, hydraulic power and motion control, floral design and marketing, construction science, and sports/ commercial turf equipment.

Students of Ohio State ATI are involved in a variety of on-campus clubs and organizations including the Phi Theta Kappa, Artists de Fleur Club, Hoof-n-Hide Club, the Landscape Club, the National Junior Horticulture Association, Campus Crusade for Christ, the Power Club, the Turf Club, SAIFD, and the Greenhouse Club.

Campus Location

1328 Dover Rd
Wooster, OH 44691-4000
USA
Main Tel: (330) 264-3911
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in landscaping and horticulture, agricultural science and management, animal science and care, and conservation and resource management.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate14419
1-2 year certificate72

Students

Student enrollment was 748 in 2007-2008 (644 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 5,859
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 19,098
Room$ 5,299
Board$ 1,050
Books and supplies$ 1,383
Other$ 4,140

Financial Aid: Ohio State ATI participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  18
Without tenure; working toward tenure  10

Housing and Meals

Ohio State ATI provides on-campus housing for 385 of its 644 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (39 awarded)

  • Agricultural Business and Management
  • Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Crop Production

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (31 awarded)

  • Animal Sciences
  • Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
  • Dairy Science

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (5 awarded)

  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (4 awarded)

  • Agricultural Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 awarded)

  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (69 awarded)

  • Greenhouse Operations and Management
  • Horticultural Science
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping
  • Ornamental Horticulture
  • Plant Nursery Operations and Management
  • Turf and Turfgrass Management

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List of Ohio colleges

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