Ohio State University-Newark Campus campus
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Ohio State University-Newark Campus

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 313
Student to faculty ratio 32 to 1
Students retention rate 33%
On-time graduation rate 30%

Located in Newark, Ohio, OSU-Newark is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Ohio State University-Newark Campus is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Ohio State University-Newark Campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at OSU-Newark is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at OSU-Newark is 33% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at OSU-Newark do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,550

Cost of attendance at Ohio State University-Newark Campus in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,633

Cost of attendance at Ohio State University-Newark Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 65 of freshman students at Ohio State University-Newark Campus received on average $5,941 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,941
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 530 40% $4,650 $2,464,444
Other Federal Grant 704 53% $4,588 $3,229,775
State Grant/Scholarships 11 1% $7,012 $77,134
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 815 61% $2,234 $1,820,580
Total Grant & Scholarships 863 65% $5,941 $5,127,489

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ohio State University-Newark Campus students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ohio State University-Newark Campus students is 30.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.3%.

30.3%

  • asian 26.9% 18 students
  • African American 17.4% 30 students
  • white 35.1% 286 students
  • unknown 13.8% 4 students
  • hispanic 26.0% 13 students
  • Mixed Race 21.0% 13 students

Service Offerings

Ohio State University-Newark Campus provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ohio State University-Newark Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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