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 2,744 students (74% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 2,744 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,140
  • Out-state tuition: $23,640
  • Acceptance Rate: 46%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 39%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 174 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ohio State University-Newark Campus
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
174 staff
93 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Ohio State University-Newark Campus has declined by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Ohio State University-Newark Campus diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,744 students
757 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
2,021 students
397 students
# Part-Time Students
723 students
360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
274 students
313 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,021 students
385 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
1 students
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
18%
15%
% White
61%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
34%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,900
$31,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $7,140 is more than the state average of $5,163. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $23,640 is more than the state average of $10,843. The out-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,140
$5,163
Out-State Tuition Fees
$23,640
$10,843
Tuition Notes
$11,000 (for Ohio residents, per year)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,500
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
46%
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ohio State University-Newark Campus cost?
Ohio State University-Newark Campus's tuition is approximately $7,140 for In-State students and $23,640 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Ohio State University-Newark Campus?
The acceptance rate of Ohio State University-Newark Campus is 46%, which is lower than the state average of 73%.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 2,744 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,140
  • Out-state tuition: $23,640
  • Acceptance Rate: 46%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 39%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,163 per year for in-state students and $10,843 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,014 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 70%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Ohio Business College-Sandusky. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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