Ohio State University - Lima Campus is a four-year liberal arts graduate school located in Allen County, Ohio. The university is also referred to as Ohio State Lima or OSU Lima. It is a regional campus of the Ohio State University, and was founded in 1960. Ohio State Lima's sprawling campus is spread across 565 acres of land in Lima. Students are offered bachelor’s, master’s, and honors programs in diverse fields of study including business, education, English, and health management.
Ohio State Lima's sports teams are nicknamed the Barons. The athletics department of the university is a member of the Ohio Regional Campus Conference. The students participate in sports including football, soccer, volleyball, whiffleball, and golf. The university also hosts a number of student clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the College Democrats, Campus Crusade for Christ, Buckeye Scholars, and Business Club.
Ohio State Lima can be found in Lima, OH (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Ohio State Lima.
The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching, family and social work, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Ohio State Lima is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Ohio State Lima are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 1,340 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Ohio State University Lima Campus
4240 Campus Dr
Lima, OH 45804
General Phone: (419) 995-8600
http://www.lima.ohio-state.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 50 | elementary school teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 48 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | family resource management |
| Business and Management | 8 | business |
| Science | 6 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Ohio State Lima in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 110 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 33 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Ohio State Lima had a total enrollment of 1,340 students (1,254 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lima, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,664 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,903 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,383 |
Financial Aid:
Ohio State Lima participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 309001)
Ohio State Lima has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 18 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $96,285 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $71,513 | 6 | $65,786 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $54,547 | 5 | $53,908 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $72,516 | 11 | $60,387 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Resource Management Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ohio State Lima Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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