Enrollment
Report
AUTUMN 2024
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The Ohio State University
Dear colleagues:
Thank you for your continued support of and partnership with Ohio State’s oce of
Strategic Enrollment Management. It is with great pleasure that I share the 2024
University Enrollment Report.
The data contained in this report tells a success story — one of intentional
collaboration among oces, colleges, schools, faculty and students. Ultimately, you
will nd that Ohio State is reaching new heights thanks to impressive and, at times,
record-breaking growth across our campuses. This is a direct reection of the
collective eorts of partners throughout the university and demonstrates that Ohio
State remains a top choice for students and their families.
Some of this year’s key highlights include:
In the following pages, we'll share even more data to tell Ohio State's story of collaboration, innovation and
success. Thank you for your continued contributions.
James E. Orr, Jr., PhD
Vice Provost, Strategic Enrollment Management
Collaborative eorts taking enrollment to new heights
Total
enrollment
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Columbus
campus
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Regional
campuses
and ATI
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Student
nancial
success
Page 12
Graduate and
Professional
Page 14
Degree
attainment
and graduation
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• Ohio State experienced a 2.3% growth in total
enrollment.
• New rst-year, undergraduate, graduate and
transfer student populations increased.
(Professional students are down just one!)
• On the Columbus campus, this year’s new rst-
year class is the largest in Ohio State’s 154-year
history.
• Graduate student enrollment reached a record
high (11,408 students).
• Regional campuses and Ohio State ATI continue to
make great strides in their growth. New rst-year
students have increased once again, reaching
nearly 20% growth over the past two years.
• The percentage of minority students in the new
rst-year class (29.5%) is consistent with previous
years.
• Fueled by overall growth, Ohio State is
experiencing increases in many student
populations, including record-high growth in
African American and Hispanic student
populations.
• The university continues its commitment to
provide access to Ohio residents, with 71.1% of
total enrollment from the state of Ohio.
• The rst-year retention rate on the Columbus
campus remains high (94.2%), again achieving
one of the highest rates in university history.
• The new rst-year class on the Columbus campus
is exceptionally talented, with 96% graduating in
the top 25% of their high school class and 64%
graduating in the top 10%.
• The 4-year graduation rate of 72.8% on the
Columbus campus reached a record high.
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With a focus on aordability,
accessibility and service to
all Ohioans, the university
collaboratively worked
across all of our campuses
to create opportunities for
students to attend Ohio State.
With our combined eorts,
we continue to see strong
student enrollment across
the university.
TOTAL ENROLLMENT,
ALL LEVELS AND CAMPUSES
Professional:
3,224 (4.8%)
Graduate:
11,408 (17.1%)
Undergraduate:
52,269 (78.1%)
TOTAL ENROLLMENT BY RESIDENCY,
ALL LEVELS AND CAMPUSES
TOTAL ENROLLMENT BY CAMPUS,
ALL LEVELS AND CAMPUSES
International:
6,305 (9.4%)
Non-Ohio:
13,001 (19.4%)
Ohio: 47,595
(71.1%)
CFAES
Wooster (ATI)
Lima
Manseld
Marion
Newark
Columbus
Columbus 61,443
Lima 723
Manseld 849
Marion 849
Newark 2,544
ATI
493
Total enrollment
All campuses and all levels
TOTAL UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENT: 66,901
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TOTAL ENROLLMENT
1. Ohio
2. New York
3. Illinois
4. New Jersey
5. Pennsylvania
6. California
7. Maryland
8. Michigan
9. Florida
10. Texas
11. Virginia
12. Massachusetts
TOP 12 STATES FOR ENROLLMENT,
ALL LEVELS, ALL CAMPUSES
Ross
142
Stark
876
Knox
186
Wood
364
Darke
74
Pike
32
Scioto
86
Licking
1452
Adams
22
Gallia
48
Huron
120
Lorain
1045
Wayne
248
Allen
494
Butler
765
Brown
23
Clark
306
Perry
87
Logan
183
Trumbull
274
Athens
72
Seneca
107
Union
695
Ashtabula
109
Henry
55
Hardin
85
Meigs
24
Franklin
13678
Noble
20
Mercer
114
Miami
275
Preble
46
Vinton
11
Fulton
78
Belmont
95
Fairfield
1209
Portage
341
Putnam
170
Highland
72
Hancock
207
Clinton
52
Carroll
27
Shelby
161
Monroe
12
Marion
355
Medina
760
Muskingum
195
Warren
1366
Holmes
38
Richland
624
Lucas
918
Summit
1595
Madison
264
Morrow
167
Morgan
9
Guernsey
62
Fayette
65
Greene
479
Coshocton
63
Pickaway
224
Hocking
55
Jackson
77
Clermont
402
Ashland
147
Williams
78
Delaware
4000
Harrison
13
Geauga
455
Paulding
29
Tuscarawas
133
Lawrence
57
Hamilton
1981
Cuyahoga
4028
Defiance
84
Auglaize
202
Wyandot
105
Van Wert
91
Columbiana
124
Crawford
170
Sandusky
91
Mahoning
410
Champaign
101
Montgomery
1262
Erie
181
Washington
92
Lake
698
Jefferson
95
Ottawa
80
Enrollment
13,678
1,982 - 4,028
1,046 - 1,981
365 - 1,045
9 - 364
Ross
142
Stark
876
Knox
186
Wood
364
Darke
74
Pike
32
Scioto
86
Licking
1452
Adams
22
Gallia
48
Huron
120
Lorain
1045
Wayne
248
Allen
494
Butler
765
Brown
23
Clark
306
Perry
87
Logan
183
Trumbull
274
Athens
72
Seneca
107
Union
695
Ashtabula
109
Henry
55
Hardin
85
Meigs
24
Franklin
13678
Noble
20
Mercer
114
Miami
275
Preble
46
Vinton
11
Fulton
78
Belmont
95
Fairfield
1209
Portage
341
Putnam
170
Highland
72
Hancock
207
Clinton
52
Carroll
27
Shelby
161
Monroe
12
Marion
355
Medina
760
Muskingum
195
Warren
1366
Holmes
38
Richland
624
Lucas
918
Summit
1595
Madison
264
Morrow
167
Morgan
9
Guernsey
62
Fayette
65
Greene
479
Coshocton
63
Pickaway
224
Hocking
55
Jackson
77
Clermont
402
Ashland
147
Williams
78
Delaware
4000
Harrison
13
Geauga
455
Paulding
29
Tuscarawas
133
Lawrence
57
Hamilton
1981
Cuyahoga
4028
Defiance
84
Auglaize
202
Wyandot
105
Van Wert
91
Columbiana
124
Crawford
170
Sandusky
91
Mahoning
410
Champaign
101
Montgomery
1262
Erie
181
Washington
92
Lake
698
Jefferson
95
Ottawa
80
Enrollment
13,678
1,982 - 4,028
1,046 - 1,981
365 - 1,045
9 - 364
GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION BY COUNTY,
ALL LEVELS, ALL CAMPUSES
Residency at time of application
Ohio State
demonstrates its
commitment to the
land grant mission
through the continued
enrollment of students
across the state of Ohio.
Currently students from
all 88 counties attend
our campuses.
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China, India, Republic of Korea,
Taiwan, Canada, Saudi Arabia,
Islamic Republic of Iran, Bangladesh,
Malaysia, Brazil, Nigeria, Turkey,
Ghana and Nepal.
TOTAL ENROLLMENT
ENROLLMENT BY COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP,
ALL LEVELS AND CAMPUSES (TOP 14)
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS,
ALL LEVELS AND CAMPUSES (10-YEAR TREND)
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
6,305
6,153
6,446
6,412
6,571
6,739
5,580
5,596
5,813
5,901
n 6,517 Asian
n 5,449 African American
n 3,895 Hispanic
n 3,038 Two or more races
n 48 American Indian or Alaska Native
n 31 Native Hawaiian or other Pacic Islander
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
NUMBER OF MINORITY STUDENTS,
ALL LEVELS AND CAMPUSES (10-YEAR TREND)
11,805
12,314
13,065
14,299
20,000
18,000
16,000
14,000
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
16,246
17,019
17,067
17,818
15,285
18,978
INITIATIVE
Buckeye Student Leadership
Academy
The Buckeye Student Leadership Academy
is an initiative to improve Ohioans' access
to higher education. This program provides
an opportunity for high-achieving rst-
generation, rural and/or underrepresented
Ohio high school students to experience an
intensive taste of college life through
in-person and virtual programing. Students
apply for the program in their junior year
and attend the following June through
November. During the program, students
learn more about themselves, leadership,
the college experience and resources to
support their success. The rst-year cohort
consisted of students representing 30 high
schools. 98% of BSLA students were
admitted in autumn 2024.
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NFYS TOTAL ENROLLMENT
CFAES
Wooster (ATI)
Lima
Manseld
Marion
Newark
Columbus
NEW FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS ENROLLMENT BY CAMPUS
Columbus 9,530
Lima 236
Manseld 342
Marion 333
Newark 1,513
ATI 244
TOTAL NFYS ENROLLMENT: 12,198
INITIATIVE
STARS Network
In 2023, Ohio State joined a
group of 16 other colleges
and universities in the
Small Town and Rural
Students (STARS) Network.
As a member of the
network, which is
supported by a $20 million
grant, Ohio State prepares
academically talented,
rural, rst-generation
undergraduate students
across Ohio for success in
work and life with free
resources, like college
counseling and nancial
workshops. The focus for
autumn 2024 was on Ohio’s
32 Appalachian counties.
Completed applications
from rural areas in these
counties increased by 42%
and admitted students to
the Columbus campus
increased by 68%.
Ross
33
Stark
170
Knox
38
Wood
77
Darke
13
Pike
8
Scioto
15
Licking
315
Adams
6
Gallia
16
Huron
28
Lorain
236
Wayne
44
Allen
93
Butler
183
Brown
2
Clark
47
Perry
15
Logan
40
Trumbull
57
Athens
11
Seneca
25
Union
125
Ashtabula
23
Henry
8
Hardin
16
Meigs
5
Franklin
1944
Noble
2
Mercer
22
Miami
46
Preble
7
Vinton
2
Fulton
16
Belmont
21
Fairfield
228
Portage
83
Putnam
32
Highland
15
Hancock
53
Clinton
13
Carroll
4
Shelby
29
Morgan
0
Marion
58
Medina
166
Muskingum
42
Warren
294
Holmes
10
Richland
135
Lucas
204
Summit
373
Madison
41
Morrow
31
Guernsey
14
Fayette
16
Greene
83
Coshocton
10
Pickaway
38
Hocking
5
Jackson
18
Clermont
85
Ashland
30
Williams
20
Delaware
744
Harrison
4
Geauga
99
Paulding
5
Tuscarawas
26
Lawrence
10
Hamilton
423
Cuyahoga
777
Defiance
14
Auglaize
39
Wyandot
29
Van Wert
16
Columbiana
25
Crawford
31
Sandusky
20
Mahoning
83
Champaign
21
Montgomery
237
Erie
33
Washington
14
Lake
138
Jefferson
23
Ottawa
15
Monroe
2
Enrollment
1,944
424 - 777
205 - 423
59 - 204
0 - 58
Ross
33
Stark
170
Knox
38
Wood
77
Darke
13
Pike
8
Scioto
15
Licking
315
Adams
6
Gallia
16
Huron
28
Lorain
236
Wayne
44
Allen
93
Butler
183
Brown
2
Clark
47
Perry
15
Logan
40
Trumbull
57
Athens
11
Seneca
25
Union
125
Ashtabula
23
Henry
8
Hardin
16
Meigs
5
Franklin
1944
Noble
2
Mercer
22
Miami
46
Preble
7
Vinton
2
Fulton
16
Belmont
21
Fairfield
228
Portage
83
Putnam
32
Highland
15
Hancock
53
Clinton
13
Carroll
4
Shelby
29
Morgan
0
Marion
58
Medina
166
Muskingum
42
Warren
294
Holmes
10
Richland
135
Lucas
204
Summit
373
Madison
41
Morrow
31
Guernsey
14
Fayette
16
Greene
83
Coshocton
10
Pickaway
38
Hocking
5
Jackson
18
Clermont
85
Ashland
30
Williams
20
Delaware
744
Harrison
4
Geauga
99
Paulding
5
Tuscarawas
26
Lawrence
10
Hamilton
423
Cuyahoga
777
Defiance
14
Auglaize
39
Wyandot
29
Van Wert
16
Columbiana
25
Crawford
31
Sandusky
20
Mahoning
83
Champaign
21
Montgomery
237
Erie
33
Washington
14
Lake
138
Jefferson
23
Ottawa
15
Monroe
2
Enrollment
1,944
424 - 777
205 - 423
59 - 204
0 - 58
NEW FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION BY COUNTY, ALL CAMPUSES
Residency at time of application
TOTAL ENROLLMENT
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Columbus campus
TOTAL COLUMBUS UNDERGRADS: 46,815
COLUMBUS UNDERGRADUATE
ENROLLMENT BY RESIDENCY
International:
3,564 (7.6%)
Non-Ohio:
9,100 (19.4%)
Ohio: 34,151
(73.0%)
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
Despite a national trend of fewer college-bound students, Ohio State's undergraduate enrollment
remained steady — pointing to our excellent national reputation and the understood value of an
Ohio State degree. Our rst-year retention rate also continues to be strong, again achieving one of
the university's highest.
94.2%
First-year retention rate
In addition, underrepresented minority
students retained at very high levels:
90.2% of African American students
returned for a second year, as did
92.6% of Hispanic students.
CAMPUS-CHANGE STUDENTS
(FROM REGIONAL TO COLUMBUS)
TRANSFER STUDENTS FROM
2- AND 4-YEAR COLLEGES
Autumn 2024 1,217
Autumn 2023 1,124
Autumn 2022 1,261
Autumn 2021 1,286
Autumn 2020 1,412
Autumn 2019 1,372
Autumn 2024 1,883
Autumn 2023 1,827
Autumn 2022 1,857
Autumn 2021 2,070
Autumn 2020 2,158
Autumn 2019 2,415
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DISTRIBUTION BY ACADEMIC AREA
INITIATIVE
Buckeye Leadership Programs
Launched as a pilot in 2022 as a collaboration between Strategic Enrollment Management and the
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), the Buckeye Agricultural
Leadership Program focuses on new rst-year students by providing information to students, parents,
teachers, school counselors and industry professionals about the application process and the merits
of pursing a degree oered by CFAES. By engaging earlier with students, families and those who
support them, enrollment for students interested in targeted majors increased by 54% over two years;
49% for all agricultural programs. The College of Education and Human Ecology launched a pilot
program in 2023 focused on building enrollment in seven majors in the college. In the rst year,
admits for autumn increased by 42% and enrolled new rst-year students increased by 45%.
Arts and Sciences 16,287 34.8%
Business 8,444 18.0%
Dental Hygiene 182 0.4%
Education and Human
Ecology
3,075 6.6%
Engineering and
Architecture
9,184 19.6%
Exploration 1,434 3.1%
F o o d , A g r i c u l t u r a l a n d
Environmental Sciences
2,071 4.4%
Health and
Rehabilitation Sciences
2,349 5.0%
Medicine 99 0.2%
Nursing 1,199 2.6%
Pharmacy 428 0.9%
Public Affairs 218 0.5%
Public Health 243 0.5%
Social Work 427 0.9%
Continuing Education 568 1.2%
Dual Enrollment 607 1.3%
TOTAL 46,815 100%
COLUMBUS CAMPUS
The academic colleges are
key partners in our ability to
recruit, retain and graduate
students. Strategic Enrollment
Management continues to
work collaboratively with each
college to develop enrollment
strategies designed to meet the
unique needs of our colleges.
Through the work of the
College Outreach Group and
guided by the SEM vice provost
and college deans, we continue
to build strong plans.
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ADMISSION DATA
Total NFYS applicants 79,266
Number admitted 44,078
Number enrolled 9,530
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
% in top 10% of high school class 64%
% in top 25% of high school class 96%
ACT Composite (middle 50%) 28-32
SAT Combined (middle 50%) 1330-1450
DEMOGRAPHICS
Male/female ratio 4,536/4,994
Minority students 2,813 (29.5%)
First generation 1,730 (18.2%)
Pell Grant recipients 1,887 (19.8%)
RESIDENCY DISTRIBUTION
Ohio residents 6,091 (63.9%)
Domestic out-of-state 2,589 (27.2%)
International students 850 (8.9%)
6,032: Ohio
101–500: California, Illinois, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania
51–100: Connecticut, Florida, Texas, Virginia
26–50: Georgia, Indiana, Michigan,
Minnesota, Missouri, Puerto Rico,
Tennessee, Washington
1–25: Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, Colorado,
Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii,
Arkansas, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana,
Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New
Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon,
Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont,
West Virginia, Wisconsin
0: Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming
GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION BY STATE AND TERRITORY
AT TIME OF APPLICATION, COLUMBUS CAMPUS, NFYS
NFYS COLUMBUS CAMPUS
TOTAL COLUMBUS NFYS: 9,530
Ohio State continues to attract new rst-year students (NFYS) from across the state and nation.
Enrollment of NFYS on the Columbus campus increased to 9,530 students (19.4%), the highest in
the university's 154-year history. These students continue to be academically talented with 96%
graduating in the top 25% of their high school class and 64% graduating in the top 10%.
COLUMBUS CAMPUS
Average test scores were calculated using scores that were considered for admission
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Regional campuses and
Ohio State ATI
AU22 AU23 AU24
2-year
change
Lima 273
260 236
37
Manseld 298 343 342 44
Marion 311 337 333 22
Newark 1,140 1,403 1,513 373
ATI 217
226 244
27
Total 2,239 2,569 2,668 429
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Lima 988 871 818 739 720
Manseld 1,011 948 827 843 849
Marion 1,157 1,047 900 884 849
Newark 2,870 2,727 2,263 2,422 2,543
ATI 547 490 446 462 493
Total 6,573 6,083 5,254 5,350 5,454
NFYS UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT FOR
REGIONAL CAMPUSES AND ATI
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT FOR REGIONAL CAMPUSES AND ATI
Our commitment to access for residents of the state of Ohio is enhanced by our four regional
campuses in Lima, Manseld, Marion and Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural,
and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster campus, which houses Ohio State ATI. In 2023,
leaders from all six Ohio State campuses met and — using a "one-university" approach — developed
strategies to expand marketing and recruitment to increase yield on regional campuses. These
eorts continue to drive an increase in rst-year student enrollments.
New rst-year student
enrollment for regional
campuses and ATI increased
19.2% over the past two years
to 2,668 through renewed
enrollment optimization efforts.
These campuses welcomed
1,011 (37.9%) underrepresented
racial and ethnic minority
students and 1,221 (45.8%)
rst-generation students.
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RETENTION RATES FOR
REGIONAL CAMPUSES
GRADUATION RATES FOR
REGIONAL CAMPUSES
2023 2024
1-YEAR 74.6% 72.2%
2023 2024
4-YEAR 26.5% 23.7%
6-YEAR 48.6% 45.2%
REGIONAL CAMPUSES / ATI
TOTAL ENROLLMENT FOR REGIONAL CAMPUSES
AND ATI (5-YEAR TREND)
Enrollment for regional
campuses and ATI
experienced a 1.8%
increase in total
enrollment, despite
national declining trends.
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
6,588
6,095
5,255
5,359
5,458
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
INITIATIVE
Enrollment Turnaround Plan
In response to declines in college-going rates and projections of a demographic downturn
impacting the regional campuses, we are nalizing the university’s rst regional campus
enrollment turnaround plan, which considers all levers impacting enrollment on those campuses.
The plan includes strategies around branding, community awareness, recruitment, nancial aid
optimization, retention and graduation, and is expected to continue our current momentum while
ensuring long-term enrollment success.
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Student nancial success
ALL CAMPUSES
We continue the momentum of our eorts to make an Ohio State education more aordable for
a greater number of students. Eorts include creating a Strategic Enrollment Management
student nancial success unit, increasing student support, coordinating operational
improvements and making it easier for students to nd and apply for scholarships. In
collaboration with oces, colleges, faculty and students across the university, we're learning
more about how students navigate nancial aid, internships and scholarships.
AVERAGE ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL AID AMONG
NEW-FIRST YEAR STUDENTS ON THE COLUMBUS CAMPUS
FINANCIAL AID TO COLUMBUS CAMPUS STUDENTS
FINANCIAL AID TO REGIONAL CAMPUS STUDENTS
Ohio State awarded $245
million in institutional aid to
undergraduates in 2023-24
$9,815
Columbus full-time, rst-time degree/certicate-seeking undergraduate students enrolled in autumn 2022. Average institutional
grant or scholarship aid awarded (includes fellowships, tuition waivers and exemptions)
2023-24 reporting year
79%
of in-state,
undergraduate students
receive nancial aid
89%
of new in-state, rst-year
students receive nancial aid
80%
of undergraduate students
receive nancial aid
84%
of new rst-year students
receive nancial aid
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ALL CAMPUSES
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO OHIO STATE
STUDENTS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPUNIVERSE
ScholarshipUniverse
ScholarshipUniverse is an easy-to-use online scholarship-matching platform that helps students
better search and apply for nancial aid opportunities. We continue to expand the platform across
the university and see a signicant increase in student engagement and applications.
Most colleges and units already joined ScholarshipUniverse to manage donor-funded scholarships,
with a goal to have the entire university in a single, unied system.
2022–23 2023–24 2024-25
Students awarded 2,615 3,500 5,691
Amount awarded $9,158,598 $11,560,795 $22,041,032
13,142 students (a 26.6%
increase from the 2023-24
aid year) submitted
26,237 applications in
ScholarshipUniverse.
Students can submit
multiple applications within
the tool.
INITIATIVE
Financial Aid Optimization
Financial Aid Optimization outcomes include a new need-based aid strategy for new rst-year
students focused on increasing eectiveness, maximizing utilization and reducing barriers for
students. The Buckeye Opportunity Program, a key part of the strategy, ensures all eligible Ohio
residents on all campuses with signicant need who qualify for a Federal Pell Grant receive enough
aid to cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees. Virtual sessions on topics like Financial Aid
101, Smart Borrowing, and Doing Buckeye Business provided more education about nancial aid to
admitted students and their families.
2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
25M
20M
15M
10M
5M
0M
AMOUNT AWARDED TO OHIO STATE
STUDENTS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPUNIVERSE
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The Ohio State University
Graduate and Professional
Graduate and professional enrollment
remains strong. In fact, graduate student
enrollment reached a record high of 11,408
students across all campuses. Professional
student enrollment remained stable at 3,224
students. Ohio, non-Ohio and international
graduate and professional students all
experienced increases.
DISTRIBUTION BY ACADEMIC AREA,
GRADUATE
DISTRIBUTION BY ACADEMIC AREA,
POST-BACCALAUREATE PROFESSIONAL
ENROLLMENT COMPOSITION
TOTAL GRADUATE ENROLLMENT
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL ENROLLMENT
(POST-BACCALAUREATE)
Arts and Sciences 2,253 19.8%
Business 1,088 9.5%
Dentistry 86 0.8%
Education and Human
Ecology
1,066 9.4%
Engineering and
Architecture
1,956 17.1%
Food, Agricultural and
Environmental Sciences
537 4.7%
GRD Interdisciplinary 857 7.5%
Health and Rehabilitation
Sciences
430 3.8%
Law 74 0.6%
Medicine 501 4.4%
Nursing 914 8.0%
Optometry 9 0.1%
Pharmacy 94 0.8%
Public Affairs 204 1.8%
Public Health 395 3.5%
Social Work 870 7.6%
Veterinary Medicine 70 0.6%
Total 11,404 100%
Dentistry 486 15.1%
Law 504 15.6%
Medicine 835 25.9%
Optometry 266 8.3%
Pharmacy 474 14.7%
Veterinary Medicine 659 20.4%
Total 3,224 100%
Master’s 5,494
PhD 5,286
Non-degree 335
Autumn 2024 11,404
Autumn 2023 11,093
Autumn 2022 11,198
Autumn 2021 11,266
Autumn 2020 11,095
Autumn 2024 3,224
Autumn 2023 3,225
Autumn 2022 3,219
Autumn 2021 3,305
Autumn 2020 3,290
COLUMBUS CAMPUS
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Strategic Enrollment Management
Degree attainment and graduation
The number of Ohio State degrees conferred annually continued to be very steady, with 17,646 total
degrees awarded in the last academic year. Beyond these numbers is the story of one of the largest
and strongest university alumni bases in the world. With over 600,000 living alumni, Ohio State can
condently say its graduates are making an impact on our world. Alumni also serve as a diverse
support network for each new generation of Buckeyes.
n 11,927 Bachelor
n 2,697 Master
n 882 Doctorate
n 833 Associate
n 841 Professional
n 466 Certicates
17,646 Total Degrees
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
DEGREES AWARDED 2023–24 ACADEMIC YEAR
(10-YEAR TREND)
20,000
18,000
16,000
14,000
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
17,537
17,646
16,752
15,952
16,030
16,798
17,145
18,097
17,807
17,528
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
PERCENT OF UNDERGRADUATES
GRADUATING WITHIN 4- AND 6-YEARS
(5-YEAR TREND), COLUMBUS CAMPUS
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
87.7%
72.8%
87.0%
68.7%
88.0%
70.8%
88.1%
87.7%
71.1%
72.3%
4-YEAR 6-YEAR
ALL CAMPUSES
Student success requires
coordination across the university.
In partnership with the ofces of
Academic Affairs and Student Life,
we launched an enrollment policies,
connection and completion group.
This group is considering all the
levers that impact a student's ability
to access, progress and complete
their degree in a timely manner.
COLUMBUS LIMA MANSFIELD MARION NEWARK ATI