Many campuses. One Ohio State.
WHATEVER YOUR PATH, EVERY DEGREE IS AN OHIO STATE DEGREE. Live and learn in the environment that suits you best. At our regional campus, you’ll enjoy the caliber and opportunities of a Big Ten university close to home.
And know that no matter which campus you graduate from, your diploma will read “The Ohio State University.”
The regional campus advantage
• Admission is offered to any Ohio resident who graduated from an accredited Ohio high school
• Lower tuition and the same great faculty you’ll find on the Columbus campus
• A smaller campus and close-knit community
• Access to research opportunities, internships, study abroad and capstone courses
• Chance to participate in popular Columbus campus activities (football games, student organizations, sports clubs and more!)
You can complete a number of degrees, or start any major, at a regional campus
• Choose from 200+ majors and minors, including emerging and high-demand career fields
• Complete one to three years in any Ohio State degree program or complete a number of Ohio State degrees in Marion
• Seamlessly transition to the Columbus campus after completing 30 course hours with a 2.0 GPA or higher (A few majors require a higher GPA; talk to us for details.)
WHY “THE” OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY?
“The” has been part of the university’s name from the beginning, and that little word has grown to have big meaning. We emphasize the (pronounced “thee”) to express our school pride. We rally around THE MEANS WE to celebrate what we can accomplish together.
You’ll have THE flexibility to customize your academic experience.
YOUR ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE IS ABOUT MORE than a degree. It’s about putting your knowledge into practice in ways that interest you most. At Ohio State Marion, you’ll engage with faculty and peers from different backgrounds who share your passions.
You’ll tailor your academic experience to help you gain essential know-how and skills. And when you need support for your ideas along the way, you’ll have a team to help.
Undergraduate research
Whatever your major, Ohio State Marion connects you with faculty mentored research that inspires you and lets you dig deeper into what excites you.
Civic and volunteer opportunities
You’ll find a caring community and a focus on student support that runs through everything here.
Practical skills and experience
Ohio State Marion’s powerful connections give you access to top companies, professional networks and careerlaunching experiences.
17:1 Studentto-faculty ratio
Small class sizes provide engaging and interactive learning experiences
10% Research participation
Percent of students engaged in undergraduate research with faculty mentors
6 Pelotonia Scholars Total
The Pelotonia Undergraduate Scholars Program gives the best and brightest undergraduates a one-year grant to do cancer research
$1.1 Million Scholarship funds awarded annually
79.6%
Retention rate
First to second year student retention rate at Ohio State for students who start at Ohio State Marion
Ohio State is your community.
AT OHIO STATE MARION, YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS DOING WHAT YOU LOVE. Nothing compares to the energy of the Buckeye community.
Here, you’ll connect with students, faculty and staff you can relate to — and who will encourage you to get involved in what matters most to you. You’ll have the opportunity to do some amazing things you might have never thought about before (with some pretty amazing people by your side).
Getting involved on campus
Through the Office of Student Life you can choose from many opportunities to get involved during the semester, including Welcome Week, Beat Michigan Week, intramural sports, outdoor recreation, recreational sports, student clubs, and much more.
Support resources when you need them
Ohio State Marion faculty and staff are dedicated to providing support and guidance to every student. Here, you can access a full range of support services: counseling and wellness, student life, academic advising, the academic success center, career services, student retention and disability servicesbecause everyone needs a little help sometimes!
Mental health and wellness support
Our Counseling & Wellness Center services are available in-person and through tele-mental health appointments via Zoom. Our highly trained counseling staff is a great resource for advice and help throughout your college career.
YOU SAY “O-H,” WE SAY “I-O”!
Once a Buckeye, always a Buckeye. You’ll continue to have access to a community of career connections and mentors long after you graduate.
THE experiences that enable you to stand out.
At Ohio State Marion, you’ll gain practical skills, knowledge and real world experiences that prepare you to start your career. Through your Ohio State experience, you’ll develop the critical problem-solving, leadership and team-building skills desired by top companies, and necessary for high-demand career fields.
And you’ll build a network of professional mentors and advocates ready to support you in whatever career direction you pursue.
DEGREES THAT CAN BE COMPLETED AT OHIO STATE MARION
Biology
Business
Management
Child & Youth
Studies
Primary Education
Psychology
Social Work
* Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology is only available on the regional campuses.
(See inside back cover for full listing of Ohio State majors.)
Wesley Bush Biology
Undergraduate research fellowship
Ohio State Marion junior biology major Wesley Bush was named a Pelotonia Undergraduate Scholar by The James Comprehensive Cancer Center at Ohio State. The award is the sixth such honor since 2018 for Ohio State students working with Ohio State Marion faculty research mentors.
Bush shared that he is researching the fundamental mechanisms of cancer cells, providing a better understanding of how they operate that will allow the development of better drugs and therapies.
“I plan to pursue cancer research not only due to its massive humanitarian importance,” said Bush, “but also due to its unique character because of multicellular life. There is still so much to learn about how our own cells work, even when healthy, and the understanding gained through the fight against cancer will almost certainly benefit other fields of science and medicine.”
Sydney Harris Psychology
Students spearhead bilingual literacy initiative on Marion’s Tallgrass Trail
Students in Dr. Nikole Patson’s psychology 4554 language development service-learning course and Dr. Ben McCorkle’s English 4569 digital and English studies course partnered with representatives from Let’s Read 20 and Marion Public Library to officially launch a bilingual book walk literacy initiative for the people of the community on Marion’s Tall Grass Trail.
The idea of a bilingual book came to Harris when she was walking her dogs at Marion’s Tallgrass Trail and met a family reading the book they posted on the trail.
“I noticed that there was an older boy, and he was reading the book in Spanish to his younger sisters. So, I went up to him and I was like, are you translating the book for them? He was like, yeah, they don’t speak English, I am the only one in my family that speaks English, so I translated the book for them,” Harris explained.
“One of our major goals with the book walk was inclusivity,” Harris shared. “We decided on doing a bilingual book.”
Owen Peters Engineering Technology
First engineering technology graduates enter the workforce
In May of 2020, The Ohio State University Board of Trustees voted to approve a new major in engineering technology through the College of Engineering to be offered on Ohio State’s regional campuses.
Much like other students in the new major’s first cohort, spring 2024 engineering technology graduate, Owen Peters, officially accepted an offer prior to graduation from the Honda Engine Plant in Anna, Ohio. He will be a manufacturing engineer in the engineering development department.
“I am very proud of what my classmates and I were able to accomplish,” said Peters. “I think about what a historical university Ohio State is… the weight the name carries. To think we are a group of firsts is just an absolute honor to me. I am grateful and blessed for the opportunity that was given to me.”
Max Morrison
Social Work
Washington D.C. trip provides transformative STEP for Buckeyes
A group of ten Ohio State Marion students, who were recently part of the university’s Second-Year Transformational Experience Program (STEP) trip to Washington D.C. over spring break 2024, created bonds that will last throughout college and beyond.
Ohio State Marion sophomore Max Morrison said, “Before going to college, I was very closed off and kept to myself. The college experience got me out of my shell a little bit,” he shared, “but I truly believe I have STEP to thank for completely busting down the walls.”
“I have made some of the best friendships I have ever had because of STEP,” said Morrison. “I have learned so much, not only academically, but about myself. I know my fellow STEP cohort members and I made many close friendships, and now share deep insights, and great memories.”
Photo: Max Morrison is in the first row on the left.
WE are serious about making a world-class education affordable.
OHIO STATE IS COMMITTED to making a college degree attainable for Buckeyes everywhere, and starting at a regional campus makes a world-class education both accessible and affordable for Ohioans.
Whether it’s scholarships, grants, work-study or connecting students to federal or state aid, Ohio State Marion has many resources and ways to help eligible students and their families pay for the overall cost of attending college.
• Ohio State is one of the best values among top-ranked universities. (U.S. News & World Report).
• Ohio State Tuition Guarantee sets rates for tuition, mandatory fees and other costs* for each entering class of first-year students and freezes those rates for four years. Students should anticipate additional expenses such as books, supplies, travel, recreation and personal items. These expenses are considered when determining financial aid awards.
*Ohio State Marion does not offer housing and dining.
• Prospective students can access a wide range of scholarship options through ScholarshipUniverse. Our scholarship matching tool helps Ohio State Marion students find and apply to other internal Ohio State (university-wide and departmentspecific) and external scholarships. osu.scholarshipuniverse.com
Financial aid and scholarships
OHIO STATE MARION AWARDS $1.1 MILLION ANNUALLY IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS.
At least $500
scholarship awarded to all students who apply to Ohio State Marion by February 1, 2025.
Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program
The Choose Ohio First (COF) scholarship is a state-funded award offered by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE). The scholarship is designed to significantly strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) disciplines. ODHE provides funding to Ohio State to support students in innovative academic programs and encourage the economic strength of the state.
Buckeye Opportunity Program
All eligible Ohio resident undergraduate students on all campuses who qualify for a Federal Pell Grant and show significant need will receive enough student financial aid to cover the full cost of undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees.
President’s Affordability Grant
Last year these need-based grants provide up to $2,250 to over 16,000 middle- and lower-income in-state undergraduates.
Scan this QR code to learn more about financial aid and scholarships.
Questions?
94.5%
students receiving scholarship and financial aid
First Choice Incentive
First year students with a complete application sent directly to Ohio State Marion by February 1 will receive one of the following awards:
Apply by November 1: $2,000
Apply by December 1: $1,500
Apply by January 1: $1,000
Apply by February 1: $500
Alber Scholars
To qualify for an Alber Scholar Merit Award, first-year students must have submitted a complete application to Ohio State Marion and have a competitive academic standing. Interested students will complete a separate application on the financial aid page using the QR code below. Apply by April 1. Available until funds are exhausted.
ScholarshipUniverse is a scholarshipmatching tool that simplifies the process of finding and applying for scholarships from Ohio State as well as from external sources. Once you create your profile, ScholarshipUniverse will alert you to possible scholarship matches. To get started, you’ll need your Ohio State username and password - which you activate after you apply for admission. Create your profile and apply for your top matches by Ohio State’s priority date. osu.scholarshipuniverse.com
If you have questions regarding your scholarship and aid package, email our financial aid department at marionsfa@osu.edu
Additional terms and conditions may apply, visit: sfa.osu.edu
Applying to Ohio State Marion
Application items
• Complete online application: apply.osu.edu
• Application fee or fee waiver
• Transcript(s) (optional): ugdocs@osu.edu
• ACT/SAT test scores (optional)
Ohio State Marion deadlines
APPLY BY JULY 15
First-year applicants to Ohio State Marion:
• Apply by February 1 to be considered for a First-Choice Incentive (see page 12 for details).
• Apply by April 1 to be considered for our Alber Scholars program.
• July 15 is the deadline for freshman applications.
FILE THE FAFSA
• To receive priority consideration for need-based scholarships, loans, grants and Federal WorkStudy, file the FAFSA and apply for scholarships at ScholarshipUniverse by Ohio State’s priority financial aid deadline. Get details at sfa.osu.edu/incomingfreshmen/apply-for-aid
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
• Application deadline is July 15.
• After July 15 contact us directly at 740-725-6242.
• To be considered for merit-based scholarships, you must apply by February 1.
Transfer students or first-year students with previously earned college credit should visit registrar.osu.edu/transfer_credit to learn how courses may transfer to Ohio State.
$9,488 Tuition per academic year at Ohio State Marion
(Includes autumn and spring term)
For the most up-to-date costs, visit: undergrad.osu.edu/costs
$1.1 Million
1.1 million in campus-based scholarship funds are awarded annually. Our scholarship program is funded by the generous support of many area donors, organizations, and community and corporate partners.
Questions?
Contact Ohio State Marion Enrollment Services by emailing askmarion@osu.edu or call 740-725-6242.
Marion is a great small urban city!
MARION HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE — from its bustling, revitalized, historic downtown to unique shopping experiences, delicious outdoor dining and interesting historical sites. Marion is a hub of activity for the people of north central Ohio for shopping, health care, outdoor recreation and more! It is a magnet for new companies and startup businesses.
Ohio State majors
Majors listed in red can be completed in four years at Ohio State Marion to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Architecture
Architecture
City and Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture
Arts and Sciences
Arts
Art
Art Education
Arts Management
Dance
Design: Industrial; Interior; Visual Communication
History of Art
Music: Composition; Education; Jazz Studies; Musicology; Performance (Orchestral, Piano, Voice); Theory
Theatre
Humanities
African American and African Studies
Ancient History and Classics
Arabic
Chinese
Classics
Comparative Studies
English
Film Studies
French
French and Francophone Studies
German
Hebrew and Jewish Studies
History
Islamic Studies
Italian
Italian Studies
Japanese
Korean
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Modern Greek
Moving-Image Production
Philosophy
Portuguese
Religious Studies
Romance Studies
Russian
Spanish
Women’s, Gender and Sexuality
Studies
World Literatures
Natural and mathematical sciences
Actuarial Science
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer and Information Science
Data
Analytics
Earth Sciences
Evolution and Ecology
Integrated Major in Mathematics and English
Mathematics
Marion Tallgrass Trail is a paved 12-mile path on the west side of Marion County.
There are several locally owned restaurants in downtown Marion.
Marion County Courthouse features a justice-themed cardinal sculpture outside.
Microbiology
Molecular Genetics
Physics
Statistics
Zoology
Social and behavioral
sciences
Anthropological Sciences
Anthropology
Atmospheric Sciences
Communication
Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies
Economics, Business
Forensic Anthropology
Geographic Information Science
Geography
International Studies
Journalism
Medical Anthropology
Neuroscience
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Political Science
Psychology
Social Sciences Air
Transportation
Sociology
Speech and Hearing Science
World Politics
Business
Accounting
Aviation Management
Business Management+
Economics
Finance
Human Resources
Information Systems
Insurance
International Business
Logistics Management
Marketing
Operations Management
Real Estate and Urban Analysis
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene
Education and Human Ecology
Child and Youth Studies
Consumer and Family
Financial Services
Education: Primary; Primary Education with Visual Impairment License; Primary Education/Intervention Specialist
dual license; Integrated Language Arts/English; Integrated Social Studies; Middle Childhood; Science and Mathematics; Special Education; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages; Technical Education and
Training; Visual Impairment; World Language
Exercise Science Education
Fashion and Retail Studies
Health Promotion, Nutrition and Exercise Science
Hospitality Management
Human Development and Family Science
Human Nutrition
Primary Education
Intervention Specialist
Dual License
Sport Industry
Visual Impairment
Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Aviation
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineering
Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Industrial and Systems
Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Welding Engineering
Environment and Natural Resources
Environment, Economy, Development and Sustainability
Environmental Policy and Decision Making
Environmental Science
Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife
Natural Resource Management
Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Agribusiness*
Agribusiness and Applied Economics
Agricultural Communication+
Agricultural Systems Management+
Agriscience Education+
Agronomy*
Animal Sciences+
Biochemical Sciences*
Community Leadership+ Construction Management*
Construction Systems Management+
Crop Management and Soil Conservation*
Culinary Science
Dairy Cattle Production and Management*
Entomology
Environment and Natural Resources*
Food Business Management
Food Science and Technology
Greenhouse and Nursery Management*
Horse Production and Management*
Horticultural Science*
Hydraulic Power and Motion Control*
Hydraulic Service and Repair*
Landscape Horticulture*
Livestock Production and Management*
Plant Pathology
Power Equipment*
Professional Golf
Management
Sustainable Agriculture+
Sustainable Plant Systems
Turfgrass Management*
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Health Information Management and Systems
Health Sciences
Medical Laboratory Science
Radiologic Sciences and Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Nursing
Health and Wellness
Nursing
Nursing (RN to BSN)
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Public Affairs
Public Management, Leadership and Policy
Public Policy Analysis
Public Health
Public Health
Social Work
Social Work
Don’t see your major?
If you don’t see your area of interest here, visit majors.osu.edu to explore our searchable majors database.
* Associate degree at Ohio State ATI
+ Offered as an associate degree at ATI and bachelor’s degree at Columbus campus
Not sure what to major in?
Instead of a major, you can start in a program that allows you to explore. Select these programs when you apply:
UNIVERSITY EXPLORATION
The University Exploration program provides a structured and guided experience as you investigate your options. Select general “University Exploration, Undecided/Exploring” or one of six themed areas.
• Arts, Innovation and Creativity
• Behavior, Culture and Context
• Education and Public Service
• Health and Human Services
• Management and Industry
• Science, Technology and Environment exploration.osu.edu
COLLEGE EXPLORATION PROGRAMS
Begin in one of these programs if you know your college of interest but haven’t decided on a specific major.
• Agriculture, Exploring
• Arts and Sciences, Undecided
• Business Administration, Undecided
• Environment and Natural Resources, Undecided
• Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Undecided
Pre-professional programs
Go to preprofessional.osu.edu for general information about preparing for Ohio State’s pre-professional programs: pre-health for students interested in dentistry, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, and veterinary medicine, and pre-law for students who want to become lawyers.
Associate of Arts degrees
Available on Ohio State’s regional campuses, including Marion, the Associate of Arts degree is a diploma that marks two years, or 60 credits, of successful course work.
No matter which campus you attend, you are a Buckeye!
Join us for an upcoming Campus Visit Day
go.osu.edu/visitmarion to learn more!