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01 per quarter; books and. supplies are $100.
(maximum..$1000);.the..average loan is $616 (maximum
`Admissions: Recently the University received 1546 applica-
accepted 860, and enrolled 769 freshmen.
amended by their high school, and rank in the upper half
g.4 of English, 2 of mathematics (4 are preferred) and 2
Fthe individual colleges. Other factors considered by the admis-
P officers are the results of test scores, the accreditation and
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fao u` ses, leadership potential, and. impressions made during an
ation: Candidates are notified 3'weeks after receipt of all
cessary data. The University has Early Decision; this deadline
fee>'is $20. ' AP and CLEP credit. is. available.
A'CPA, of 2.00 is.necessary. For the liberal arts program, 45
"`u er hours must be taken in residence.
OHIO' STATE UNIVERSITY
)a?kicated in Columbus; there are 4 Regional Campuses located
yeligible for admission but there are higher standards for out-of-
190-North Oval Drive Y. ,
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Undergraduates 20,350 Men, 14,882 Women (f/t)
p ,Admissions: Non-Competitive ACT: 21
Fall Deadline: August 15 Tel: (614) 422-1431
and' a graduate school. ? _ ,
acres for research and teaching in agriculture, a 245-acre airport,
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era_ hold doctorate degrees; Salaries for professors are at
,e?national?average. The University uses the quarter calendar
' Student.Life: Students. come from all 50 states and 85 coun-
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return for their sophomore year; about 42% remain to graduate;
and 5% of the graduates continue in graduate study.
There is great variety in the cultural, intellectual, recreational,
and social activities offered by the University. A full sports pro-
gram, concerts, plays, lectures, and visiting artists supplement
the special interest clubs and extracurricular activities. Many
honorary societies, including Phi Beta Kappa, have chapters on
campus. There are 44 fraternities and 22 sororities. which 11%
of the men and 13% of the women join.
? Programs of Study: The College of Administrative Science
offers the B.S.B.A. and the B.S. in Social Welfare. The College
of Agriculture and Home Economics offers a B.S. in related areas
including the field of Natural Resources. The Colleges of Arts
and Sciences, the Arts, Biological Sciences, Humanities, Math-
ematics and Physical Sciences, and Social and Behavioral
Sciences, offer the B.A., B.S., B.F.A., and B.Mus., including pre-
professional programs leading to these degrees. The College of
Engineering offers a B.S. in 12 areas of Engineering as well as
the B.S. Arch. and the B.S. in Computer and Information
Science. The College of Education offers the B.S.Ed., including
combination curricula with other Colleges. The College of Den-
tistry cooperates with the College of Education in a program
leading to the B.S.Ed. and to certification as a Graduate Dental
Hygienist. The College of Medicine has a B.S. program in 7 allied
medical professions and a B.S.M.
Required: All students must take courses in the humanities,
social sciences, natural sciences, and physical and health educa-
tion.
Special: The University sponsors numerous studies in the in-
ternational field and study tours abroad during the academic
year. Additional curricula include Architecture, Circulation
Technology, Home Economics and Journalism, Medical Com-
munications, Natural Resources, and Theater. Other special pro-
grams include honors, independent study, and ROTC. The
University has recently instituted academic programs in In-
dustrial Design, Respiratory Technology, and Radiologic Tech-
nology:
? Expenses: Instructional and general fees for the Ohio resi-
dents are $810 per academic year (three quarters). Out-of-state
students pay $1860. Room and board in residence hails are
$1464 per year; books and supplies average $150. The University
awards 1200 freshman scholarships each year. A federal govern-
ment fund of $3 million and a $650,000 fund administered by
the University provide student loans. The average freshman
scholarship or loan is $650 and the maximum from these sources
combined with campus employment is $2400 for a first year
student.
The PCS is required; the aid application deadline is March 1.
Notification is given by May 1.
? Admissions: Recently the University received 12,762 ap-
plications, accepted 11,881, and finally enrolled 6768. About
40% graduated in the top fifth of their high school class.
Standards: A graduate of an accredited high school who is
a resident of Ohio and who has never attended college may be
accepted for admission as a regular freshman as enrollment ceil-
ings permit. Out-of-state students who have demonstrated the
academic ability to succeed at Ohio State will be considered for
admission as freshmen in accordance with available resources.
Academic performance in high school, test scores, and principal
or counselor recommendations may be evaluated to determine
eligibility for admission. Later admission to a particular degree
program may depend upon enrollment ceilings and other cri-
teria of that program.
All candidates are strongly urged to present a minumum of
4 units of English, 2 of mathematics (not including general math-
ematics), 2 of the same foreign language, 2 of science (not includ-
ing general science), and as much social science as can be
elected, including American history and government.
Procedure: Applicants for the freshman class are required to
submit scores on the ACT to provide information for counseling
and placement. Deadline for applications for the fall quarter is
August 15. Notification is on a rolling basis. Freshmen are admit-
ted to all quarters. There is a $10 application fee. There is an
Early Admission plan whose deadline for application is May 1.
AP and CLEP credit is granted.
Transfer: Over 3000 transfer students are enrolled each
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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY/LIMA
Lima, Ohio 45804
Undergraduate: 462 Men, 371 Women (f/t)
69 Men, 105 Women (p/t)
Graduate: 1 Man, 15 Women (total)
Admissions: Non-Competitive ACT: 20
Fall Deadline: August 15 Tel: (419) 228-2641
Ohio State University's regional campus' at Lima was estab-
lished in 1960. It offers a wide selection of liberal arts, business,
health, and technological majors.
The 565-acre wooded campus is located three miles east of
Lima. Three buildings include a 36,000-volume library and an
outdoor classroom established for botanical research and nature
study. The campus serves commuting students only.
There are 42 faculty members; salaries for professors are at the
national average. The University operates on the quarter calen-
dar, and is accredited by the North Central Assoc.
? Student Life: On-campus activities are geared to the com-
muting student body.. There are special interest clubs, service
groups, athletics, symposiums, concerts, ROTC, publications,
and student government. There are no fraternities or sororities.
Almost all of the students come from Ohio.
? Programs of Study: The Lima Campus of the Ohio State Uni-
versity confers the B.A., B.A.Ed., B.F.A., B.Mus., B.Mus.Ed., B.S.,
B.S.Ed., B.S.B.A., B.S.N., B.S.H.E., and B.S.I.D. degrees. The Col-
lege of Administrative Science offers majors in Accounting,
Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Insurance, Marketing,
Operations Management, Real Estate, and Transportation. The
School of Social Work offers a degree in Social Welfare. The
College of Agriculture and Home Economics offers majors in 34
areas. The College of the Arts grants degrees in traditional lib-
eral arts and sciences fields as well as preprofessional curricula
in Law, Medicine, Theology, and Dentistry. Education majors
are available in Art, Music, Special Education, and Elementary
Education. Students may design their own majors or create mul-
tidisciplinary ones. The College of Engineering offers four-year
curricula in Architecture. and 12 fields of engineering sciences.
Medical and Health Field majors are also available.
? Expenses: Tuition and fees for Ohio residents are $775; non-
residents pay $1825. Books, supplies, commuting, and personal
expenses are additional.
Financial aid is available in the form of CWS, NDSL, short-
term and bank loans, University loans, EOG, scholarships, and
instructional grants. Freshman applicants should file the PCS by
March 15, and the University's own financial aid form by July
15. About 30% of the students receive assistance.
? Admissions: About 95% of the applicants are accepted; all
Ohio high school graduates are eligible. Out-of-state applicants
are considered on an individual basis. Freshmen are admitted
each quarter. AP and CLEP credit is given. The ACT is used for
placement purposes.
Transfer: Transfer students are accepted for all classes; re-
cently, all 178 applicants were accepted and 149 actually en-
rolled. Deadlines are the same as those for entering freshmen:
August 15 (fall), December 1 (winter), March 1 (spring), and June
1 (summer). A C average is necessary. Preference is given to
students transferring from other OSU campuses. There is a resi-
dency requirement of 45 quarter hours.
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY/MANSFIELD
Mansfield, Ohio 44906
Undergraduate: 900 Men and Women (f/t)
316 Men and Women (p/t)
Admissions: Non-Competitive ACT: Required
Fall Deadline: Open Tel: (419) 747-6561
Ohio State University's regional campus at Mansfield was es-
tablished in 1966. It offers a broad selection of liberal arts, busi-
ness, health, and technological majors.
The 600-acre wooded campus is located five miles northwest
of Mansfield. Three buildings include a library that houses over
are no ormitory facilities.
There are 43 faculty members; salaries for professors are at the
national average. The University operates on the quarter calen.
dar, and is accredited by the North Central Assoc.
? Student Life: Extracurricular activities, geared to commut.
ing students, include traditional clubs, service organizations,
campus government, athletics, publications, social events,
ROTC, and a cultural series. There are no fraternities or sorori-
ties. Virtually all of the students are Ohio residents.
? Programs of Study: Ohio State University's Mansfield Cam-
pus grants the B.A., B.A.Ed., B.F.A., B.Mus., B.Mus.Ed., B.S.,
B.S.Ed., B.S.B.A., B.S.N., B.S.H.E., and B.S.I.D. degrees. Business
majors are offered 15 areas in the College of Administrative
Science. A major in Social Welfare is available in the School of
Social Work. The College of Agriculture and Home Economics
offers majors that include Agricultural Economics, Agricultural
Education, Agronomy, Animal Science, Dairy Science, Food
Science, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Poultry Science, and Nu-
trition. The College of the Arts offers majors in such fields as
Ceramic Art, Dance, Fine Arts, Organ, Piano, Sculpture, and
Theater. Science majors include Biochemistry, Biology, Bio-
physics, Botany, Entomology, Genetics, Microbiology, and Zool-
ogy. Majors are also available in Education, Preprofessional Stud-
ies, Engineering, Medical and Health Fields, and Veterinary
Medicine. Interdisciplinary and student-designed majors are
also available.
? Expenses: Tuition and fees for Ohio residents are $775; non-
residents pay $1825. Books, supplies, commuting, and personal
expenses are extra.
About 25% of the students receive financial assistance, availa-
ble in the form of scholarships, grants, loans (NDSL, University,
bank, and short-term), EOG, and CWS. Applicants must file the
PCS by March 15, and the University's own financial aid form
by April 15.
? Admissions: All graduates of accredited Ohio high schools are
eligible; out-of-state applicants are considered individually. The
ACT is used for placement purposes. Freshmen are admitted at
the beginning of each quarter. CLEP and AP credit is given.
Transfer: A C average is required. Preference is given to
students transferring from other OSU campuses. There is a 45-
quarter-hour residency rule.
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY/MARION
Marion, Ohio 43302
Undergraduate: 310 Men, 389 Women (total)
Admissions: Non-Competitive ACT: Required
Fall Deadline: Open Tel: (614) 389-2361
The regional campus of Ohio State University at Marion was
founded in 1957. It offers a large selection of liberal arts, busi-
ness, health, and technological majors.
The 180-acre campus, located east of the city, has a library that
contains over 20,000 books, periodicals, and microtexts. There
are no dormitory, facilities available.
There are over 25 faculty members, 50% of whom hold doc-
toral degrees. Salaries for professors are at the national average.
The University uses the quarter calendar, and is accredited by
the North Central Assoc.
? Student Life: Nearly all of the students come from Ohio.
Activities on campus are commuter-oriented, and include a
standard selection of service groups, special interest clubs, stu-
dent government, publications, athletics, social and cultural af-
fairs, and ROTC. No fraternities or sororities are available.
? Programs of Study: The Marion Campus of the Ohio State
University awards the B.A., B.A.Ed., B.F.A., B.Mus., B.Mus.Ed.,
B.S., B.S.Ed., B.S.B.A., B.S.N., B.S.H.E., and B.S.I.D. degrees.
The College of Administrative Science offers 15 majors in the
fields of business. A major in Social Welfare is offered by the
School of Social Work. The College of Agriculture and Home
Economics offers 34 specialized majors. The College of the Arts
and Sciences presents standard liberal arts and science majors.
Education majors are available in Art, Music, Special Education'
and Elementary Education. The College of Engineering offer
majors in 13 fields that include Aeronautical Engineering, Archi-
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%tedical Technology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical
Therapy, Radiologic Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy.
Expenses: Ohio residents pay $775 for yearly tuition and
;mss out-of-state students, $1825. Books, supplies, commuting,
aid personal expenses are additional.
About 20% of the students receive financial aid, offered in the
orm of scholarships, grants, loans (federal, University, and bank),
COG, and CWS. Applicants must file the PCS by March 15, and
:he University's own financial aid form by April 15.
is Admissions: All graduates of accredited Ohio high schools are
ligible; nonresident candidates are considered individually.
The ACT is used for guidance purposes. Freshmen are admitted
each quarter. AP and CLEP credit is granted.
Transfer. A C average is required. Preference is given to
udents from other OSU campuses. There is a residency rule of
45 quarter hours.
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY/NEWARK
\,euwrk, Ohio 43055
Undergraduate:
Graduate:
Admissions:
322 Men, 393 Women (f/t)
58 Men, 58 Women (p/t)
13 Men, 18 Women (total)
Non-Competitive
ACT: 20
Fall Deadline:
August 1 Tel: (614)
366-3321
The Newark Campus of the Ohio State University was estab-
lished in 1957, and offers a selection of liberal arts, business,
health, and technological curricula.
The 150-acre suburban campus consists of one building with
a capacity for 1500 students. Another building is under construc-
tion. The campus is shared with Central Ohio Technical College.
There are no housing facilities. The library contains 35,000
books, 350 periodicals, and 16 microtext items.
The faculty consists of 38 full-time and 30 part-time members,
75% of whom hold doctoral degrees. Salaries for professors are
at the national average. The student-teacher ratio is 22 to 1. The
University operates on the quarter calendar and has a 10-week
summer term. It is accredited by the North Central Assoc.
? Student Life: Campus activities are commuter-oriented, and
include intramural and intercollegiate sports, publications, stu-
dent government, and clubs. Ten percent of the men and
women belong to fraternities and sororities. Drinking is re-
stricted on campus. Students have a moderately active say in
most campus matters. The University provides free placement,
career counseling, and tutoring.
? Programs of Study: The B.A., B.S., and B.S.Ed. degrees are
conferred in most of the 250 areas of the Ohio State University's
offerings. Students may, with approval, design their own majors.
Elementary Education is the most popular major.
Required: Freshmen must complete an orientation survey.
Special: The. expansive resources of the entire OSU system
are available to students at the Newark Campus.
? Expenses: Tuition for Ohio residents is $765; out-of-state
students pay $1605. Fees are $15; books and supplies about
4150.
Forty-five academic scholarships are available to freshmen. In
addition, grants, federal and state loans, CWS, and part-time
^mployment are also offered. About 16% of the students receive
assistance. Tuition may be paid on the installment plan through
Master Charge or Bankamericard.
The University is a member of CSS, and requires the PCS by
4ril 15 (for incoming freshmen).
? Admissions: Almost all applicants are accepted; the freshman
class usually numbers 300.
Standards: The applicant must be a graduate of an ac-
'redited high school, and present ACT scores. Junior year results
are acceptable.
Procedure: Freshmen are admitted at the beginning of each
quarter. The application deadline for the fall is August 1, for the
spring March 1, for the summer June 1, and for the winter
December 1. A rolling admissions plan is employed. The campus
to Profile in-Depth is available on this college.
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also has an Early Admission program. There is a $10 application
fee. CLEP credit is given.
Transfer. For a recent year, 38 applications were received,
30 were accepted, and 30 students enrolled. Good academic
standing is necessary. Students from other OSU campuses re-
ceive preference. There is a 45-hour residency rule.
OHIO UNIVERSITY t
Athens, Ohio 45701
Undergraduate: 5742 Men, 4171 Women (f/t)
399 Men, 583 Women (p/t)
Graduate: 1041 Men, 694 Women (total)
Admissions: Less Competitive
SAT: 440V, 450M; ACT: 19
Fall Deadline: April 1 Tel: (614) 594-5174
Ohio University, founded in 1804 in the former Northwest
Territory, is a large state-assisted university consisting of 8 col-
leges: the University College, the Colleges of Arts and Sciences,
Business Administration, Communications, Education, Engi-
neering and Technology, and Fine Arts, and the Graduate
School.
Located on 641 acres in the town of Athens, 70 miles from
Columbus, the campus has 120 buildings, mainly of Colonial
architecture, including a library of 797,000 volumes and 6375
periodical subscriptions, a student union, two theaters, and din-
ing facilities. Residence halls accommodate 4000 women and
4000 men.
The student-faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Salaries for professors are
below average. The University, operates on the quarter system
and offers a summer session. It is accredited by the North Central
Assoc. and more than 30 other appropriate professional agen-
cies.
? Student Life: Eighty percent of the students are from Ohio.
Ninety-five percent of the students live in the University's dor-
mitories or in other near-campus housing. By the end of the
freshman year, 27% of the students drop out, 55% remain to
graduate, and many of the graduates continue their studies.
There are 17 religious organizations including Baptist Student
Union, Christian Science, Hillel, Newman Club, Bible Fellow-
ship, and Campus Crusade for Christ.
The University caters to a great variety of student interests
and provides many opportunities for extracurricular participa-
tion. There are a total of 45 honor societies, national professional,
recognition, and departmental societies, in addition to a chapter
of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi. There are approximately 100
special interest groups, 18 fraternities, 11 sororities, one main
student governing board, with various subcommittees, and a
dormitory government system. About 10% of the students are
affiliated with Greek letter organizations. The athletic program
includes intercollegiate and varsity football, baseball, basketball,
track, soccer, wrestling, cross-country, tennis, swimming, and
,golf; and over 18 intramural sports are available. A wide range
of social, music, film, and theatre activities are also available.
Men's club sports include hockey, lacrosse, and rugby. Women's
intercollegiate sports include basketball, softball, field hockey,
swimming, tennis, volleyball, track and field, lacrosse, and golf.
Drinking on campus is restricted. Freshmen and sophomores are
not permitted to have cars on campus unless they live outside
town, are married, or are veterans. Cars are allowed to all stu-
dents.
? Programs of Study: The University confers the following de-
grees: B.A., B.S., B.F.A., B.S.C.E., B.S.Ed., B.S.E.E., B.S.H.E.,
B.S.Ind.Tech., B.S.J., B.S.M.E., B.B.A., B.M., B.General Studies,
B.Arch., B.S.Ind. & Systems Eng., and A.A. It offers the following
majors: Architecture, Art, Biology, Black Studies, Botany, Busi-
ness Administration, Classical Languages, Chemistry, Communi-
cations (including General Communications, General Speech,
Interpersonal Communications, and Organizational Communi-
cations), Dance, Economics, Education (Elementary, Secondary,
and Special), Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial
and Systems, and Mechanical), English (Language, Creative
Writing, Literature), Geography, Geology, Government, Health,
Physical Education and Recreation, Hearing and Speech
Sciences, History, Home Economics, Industrial Technology,
Journalism, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music and Music
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