The Ohio State University
Established in 1870, The Ohio State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Columbus (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Ohio. This institution also has branch campuses in Newark, Lima, Marion and Mansfield. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, The Ohio State University (OSU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational US higher education institution. The Ohio State University (OSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 153-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. OSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.