Ohio State University-Lima Campus
Location and Contact Information
4240 Campus DrLima, OH 45804
USA
Main Tel: (419) 995-8600
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
The Ohio State University at Lima is a public university located in Allen County, Ohio. It is a regional campus of the Ohio State University. The Lima campus is spread across an area of 565 acres. The university offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in diverse areas of study, including biology, business, social work and education.
The Ohio State University at Lima hosts more than 20 student clubs and organizations. Some of the popular clubs include the Lima Campus Music Club, the Campus Crusade for Christ, The Worthington Society Creative Writing Club, The OSU Lima Student Senate and the Newman Catholic Association.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching, family and social work, and liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Ohio State Lima:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNY at Fredonia | Fredonia, NY | 5,573 |
| 2 | SUNY College at Oswego | Oswego, NY | 8,909 |
| 3 | Ohio State University-Newark Campus | Newark, OH | 2,472 |
| 4 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Kutztown, PA | 10,393 |
| 5 | Appalachian State University | Boone, NC | 16,610 |
| 6 | Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing | Hyden, KY | 559 |
| 7 | Ohio State University-Marion Campus | Marion, OH | 1,673 |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | Mansfield, OH | 1,545 |
| 9 | SUNY College at Brockport | Brockport, NY | 8,275 |
| 10 | SUNY College at Cortland | Cortland, NY | 7,234 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 75 | 7 |
| Associate | 42 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 26 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 13 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,409 in 2009-2010 (1,316 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students and graduate students are 15%.
Students under 25 years old represent 77% of the student body. About 5% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Ohio State Lima offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business/Commerce
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Family Resource Management Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology
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