Ohio State University-Marion Campus

Location and Contact Information

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

Overview

Ohio State University, Marion Campus is located in Marion, Ohio, United States. It was founded in the year 1957. This campus occupies an area of approximately 180 acres. This Ohio State University campus offers more than 150 degree programs in various areas of study including education, business, nursing, and psychology.

Ohio State University, Marion Campus has more than 20 student clubs and organizations. Some of the popular ones are the Multi Cultural Club, Pagan Student Society, Marion Environmental Group, Campus Crusade, Campus Democrats, Undergraduate Student Government, and Outdoor Pursuits. The athletic teams of Marion campus are nicknamed the Scarlet Waves. The Women’s teams compete in volleyball and basketball, and the men’s teams compete in basketball and golf.

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.
• 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.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,673 in 2009-2010 (1,569 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 92% of enrolled students and graduate students are 8%.

Students under 25 years old represent 80% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

Ohio State Marion 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 (5 awarded)

• Business/Commerce

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (42 awarded)

• Elementary Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS (170 awarded)

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (16 awarded)

• Psychology