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The Ohio State University
  • 4 Year
  • COLUMBUS, OH
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The Ohio State University
#1 in Top Public Universities in Ohio
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • COLUMBUS, OH
  • 5,722 reviews
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    The Ohio State University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    34%
    Average Housing Cost
    Poll
    66%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 261 responses
    Poll
    68%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 480 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    A+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 879 responses
    • Union Market
      17%
    • Mirror Lake: Creamery and Grille
      15%
    • Marketplace
      15%
    • Sloopy's Diner
      14%
    • RPAC
      9%
    • Oxleys: by the Numbers
      8%
    • Kennedy Commons
      8%
    75%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 329 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 256 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      55%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      42%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      1%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      2%

    Safety

    Safety
    C minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    76%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 318 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 210 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      35%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      53%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      10%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      2%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 243 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      19%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      60%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      10%
    • Not very visible.
      9%
    • We have campus police?
      2%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 544 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      48%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      48%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      3%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      1%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Diving, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Student Government, Newspaper
    Music
    Choral Groups, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 504 responses
    • Football games
      19%
    • The Ohio State University Marching Band
      15%
    • Script Ohio
      13%
    • Carmen
      11%
    • MIRROR LAKE JUMP
      8%
    • Involvement Fair
      8%
    • Ichigan Game Week
      7%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 344 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      11%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      62%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      16%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      3%
    • Parties? What parties?
      7%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 223 responses
    • OSU-Michigan game
      60%
    • The mirror lake jump
      14%
    • Michigan Week
      8%
    • ChittShow, a block party on Chittenden Ave
      6%
    • Tailgating & Pre-gaming
      4%
    • Halloween
      3%
    • Greek Week
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    10%
    Women in Sororities
    17%
    64%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 431 responses
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