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Ohio State University Marion Campus

Ohio State University Marion Campus

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.

Overview of Ohio State University Marion Campus

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.

Areas of Study

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.

Ohio State Marion Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Ohio State Marion had 1,633 students enrolled (1,475 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Ohio State Marion

Ohio State University Marion Campus
1465 Mount Vernon Ave
Marion, OH 43302-5695
General Phone: (740) 389-6786
http://www.marion.ohio-state.edu

Ohio State Marion Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts171liberal arts and sciences, English, history
Education and Teaching46elementary school teaching
Business and Management15business
Therapy and Counseling14psychology

Number of programs and degrees for Ohio State Marion in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1501
Bachelor's degree965

Ohio State Marion Student Body

In 2007-2008, Ohio State Marion had a total enrollment of 1,633 students (1,475 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate90%
Graduate10%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White86%
Black6%
Hispanic2%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1943%
20-2118%
22-2414%
25-297%
30-344%
35-393%
40-494%
50-642%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Ohio100%

Ohio State Marion Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time72 %
Part-Time44 %

Ohio State Marion Room and Board (2007)

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.

Ohio State Marion Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Ohio State Marion has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured154
Non-tenured, but on tenure track99

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year6$94,6202*
Associate professoracademic year9$69,2352*
Assistant professoracademic year9$56,2089$54,329
All faculty totalacademic year24$70,69613$61,491

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Ohio State Marion Degree Programs (2007)

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

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Ohio State Marion Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ohio State Marion Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Ohio State Marion % of degrees in liberal arts
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Ohio State Marion Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Ohio State Marion % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in education and teaching
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 10%Ohio State Marion % of degrees in education and teaching
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Ohio State Marion Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Ohio State Marion Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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