Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Ohio State University Mansfield Campus, also known as OSU Mansfield, is located in Mansfield, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1958. Originally, it was a land-grant college. The university campus is beautifully nestled in an area of more than 640 acres in the western foothills of Allegheny Plateau. OSU Mansfield offers over five bachelor degree programs and approximately three master degree programs. It is made up of the following academic units:

• Department of Education
• Department of English
• Department of History
• Department of Psychology
• Department of Social Work
• Fisher College of Business

OSU Mansfield has approximately 30 student organizations including the Campus Crusade for Christ, American Indian Student Alliance, College Democrats, Diversity Alliance, Catholic Young Adults, Habitat for Humanity, Economics & Business Club, Mansfield Campus Student Government, and Film Club.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and education and teaching.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High faculty salary.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

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.
• Campus housing is available.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,545 in 2009-2010 (1,337 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 94% of enrolled students and graduate students are 6%.

Students under 25 years old represent 79% of the student body. About 5% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Ohio State Mansfield provides on-campus housing for 191 of its 1,337 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

Ohio State Mansfield 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 (8 awarded)

• Business/Commerce

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (27 awarded)

• Elementary Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS (109 awarded)

• English Language and Literature
• History
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (16 awarded)

• Psychology