The Ohio State University Marion Campus, located at Marion, Ohio, was established in 1957. Commonly abbreviated as OSU Marion Campus, the college sits on 180 acres and offers both bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. The college has more than 5 study programs from which prospective students can choose.
The athletics department of OSU Marion Campus fields teams in a number of varsity athletic events. Nicknamed the Buckeyes, the athletic teams participate in golf, basketball, soccer and volleyball. The college offers students financial aid in the form of institutional scholarship programs such as the Dorothy and George H. Alber Scholarship, the Mary Alice Lyon Scholarship and the Edwin U. Wolfinger scholarship.
The campus of Ohio State Marion is in Marion, OH, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Ohio State Marion include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Ohio State Marion is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
Ohio State Marion has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, Ohio State Marion had 1,633 students enrolled (1,475 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Ohio State University Marion Campus
1465 Mount Vernon Ave
Marion, OH 43302-5695
General Phone: (740) 389-6786
http://www.marion.ohio-state.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 171 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history |
| Education and Teaching | 46 | elementary school teaching |
| Business and Management | 15 | business |
| Therapy and Counseling | 14 | psychology |
Number of programs and degrees for Ohio State Marion in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 150 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 96 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Ohio State Marion had a total enrollment of 1,633 students (1,475 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Marion, 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 Marion participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 309003)
Ohio State Marion has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $94,620 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $69,235 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $56,208 | 9 | $54,329 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $70,696 | 13 | $61,491 |
*: 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
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 Marion Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| 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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