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Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Lima, OH · Rural · 621 students
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$12,940
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
21%
Graduation rate
43% typical
$60,409
Earnings 10 years on
$45,606 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The Ohio State University at Lima offers an accessible, affordable pathway to an esteemed Big Ten education, combining the vast resources of a major research university with the intimate learning environment of a regional campus. Students can complete full four-year degree programs in high-demand fields such as business administration, biology, education, engineering technology, and social work, or seamlessly transition to the main Columbus campus to pursue any of Ohio State’s 200-plus majors. Set on a picturesque 565-acre campus featuring a dedicated nature preserve and shared facilities with Rhodes State College, student life is characterized by close faculty mentorship, active campus organizations, and a strong, supportive community.

Location
Lima, OH, 45804 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
79 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$9,488$36,266
Books & supplies$1,030$1,030
Cost of attendance$19,487$58,308
Average net price$12,940Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$36,266
In-state: $9,488
Books & supplies$1,030
Cost of attendance$58,308
In-state: $19,487
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $12,940
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: sfa.osu.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state
Books & supplies$1,020
Personal expenses$2,686
Transportation$1,360
Total published by the school$58,308
Source: sfa.osu.edu
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$9,805
$30–48k
$10,006
$48–75k
$10,092
$75–110k
$14,098
$110k+
$18,468
Grants from the school
75% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $3,480
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
21%
Within 4 yrs
7%
Back for yr 2
42%
Transferred
56%
Pell students: 13.8% · others: 13.4% 
8 yrs after starting
23% graduated · 56% transferred · 21% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$51,438
10 yrs after entry$60,409
Debt
Median at graduation$19,976
Monthly payment$212
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$26.4k
90th percentile$31,700
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
30%
First-gen
26%
Family income
$64,713
Independent
12%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
10%
Where first-years come from
In state (OH)
98.7%
Out of state
1.3%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: MI 3

Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic
7%
Black
6%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$51,438
After 10 yrs
$60,409
Educational Administration and Supervision25
Social Work17
Business/Commerce, General14
Biology, General11
Research and Experimental Psychology9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5
English Language and Literature, General5
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft2
History2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$7M
Full-time faculty
39%
Faculty salary
$11,181/mo
Teaching spend
$12,869
per student
Federal loans
34%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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