Ohio State University-Newark Campus
- The Ohio State University at Newark offers the best of the Big Ten educational experience, including a rich research heritage and academic excellence. Students at Ohio State Newark can complete bachelor’s degree programs in education, nursing (RN to BSN), general business, English, history and psychology. Students can also complete master’s degrees in Early/Middle Childhood (M.Ed.) and in Integrated Teaching and Learning (M.A.), and can complete most of the coursework necessary for a master’s degree in social work (M.A.). For other Ohio State degree programs, students can complete many of the course requirements here in Newark and then transfer to Columbus. Ohio State Newark is the largest of Ohio State’s regional campuses with 50 distinguished faculty members and a student body of more than 2,100.
School Highlights
- Ohio State University-Newark Campus serves 2,396 students (83% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 27%.
- Ohio State University-Newark Campus is one of 2 community colleges within Licking County, OH.
- The nearest community college to Ohio State University-Newark Campus is Central Ohio Technical College (0.0 miles away).
Top Placements
Ohio State University-Newark Campus places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus | (OH) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 84 staff | 35 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,396 students | 734 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,998 students | 450 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 398 students | 284 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 1,993 students | 471 students |
| # Graduate Students | 5 students | 8 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 180 | 180 |
| % Asian | 2% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% |
| % Black | 7% | 12% |
| % White | 85% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.44 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $48,900 | $30,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Ohio State University-Newark Campus is Central Ohio Technical College (0.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 3,567 students | 0.00 Mi1179 University Drive
Newark, OH 43055
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(614)837-4088 21.80n/a - 2,116 students | 23.10 Mi1425 Newark Rd
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(740)453-0762 23.102,116 - Zane State CollegePublic4,009 students | 23.10 Mi1555 Newark Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740)454-2501 23.104,009 - 2,464 students | 23.40 Mi1570 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740)654-6711 23.402,464
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