Ohio State University - Lima Campus
About
The Ohio State University at Lima is a regional campus of Ohio State University in Lima, Ohio. It offers over 140 courses and 12 bachelor degree programs in science and liberal arts. Ten of 12 programs are four-year programs at Lima. Two of them are baccalaureate completion programs. In addition to regional accreditation, Ohio State Lima has baccalaureate program accreditation with NCATE. The campus practices open admissions. Students can start at Lima and finish their degrees at The Ohio State University, Columbus with one of Ohio State's 200+ majors. The Ohio State University at Lima offers over 20 student clubs and organizations.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 6.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 10,455 borrowers who entered repayment, 134 (1.2%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at OSU
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
Residence-hall fires
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
OSU vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions OSU selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectOhio State University-Lima Campus | 23% | — | 723 | $12,940 | Baccalaureate |
| 39% | 67.2% | 3,203 | $8,134 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | |
| 45% | 86.5% | 2,921 | $3,968 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | |
| 20% | 96.8% | 2,885 | $18,071 | — | |
| 16% | 98.1% | 2,371 | $22,213 | — | |
| 30% | 98.7% | 1,884 | $24,356 | — | |
| 15% | 97.4% | 677 | $19,047 | — | |
| 52% | 85.9% | 4,628 | $9,833 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 26% | — | 4,412 | $10,924 | Baccalaureate | |
| 50% | 87.9% | 2,612 | $12,212 | Baccalaureate | |
| 63% | 74.9% | 981 | $8,837 | Baccalaureate | |
| 65% | 90.6% | 6,058 | $12,319 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 42% | 93.0% | 2,833 | $12,220 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | |
| Peer group median | 39% | 90.6% | 2,833 | $12,220 |
Institutions like OSU
Explore the federal data for institutions in OSU's comparison group.
- Masters Colleges & Universities: Small ProgramsIndiana
Indiana University-East
Grad rate39%Admit rate67.2%Enrollment3,203Net price$8,134View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Small ProgramsIndiana
Indiana University-Kokomo
Grad rate45%Admit rate86.5%Enrollment2,921Net price$3,968View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Grad rate20%Admit rate96.8%Enrollment2,885Net price$18,071View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Grad rate16%Admit rate98.1%Enrollment2,371Net price$22,213View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Grad rate30%Admit rate98.7%Enrollment1,884Net price$24,356View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York
Grad rate15%Admit rate97.4%Enrollment677Net price$19,047View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsIllinois
University of Illinois Springfield
Grad rate52%Admit rate85.9%Enrollment4,628Net price$9,833View data - BaccalaureateMaine
University of Maine at Augusta
Grad rate26%Admit rate—Enrollment4,412Net price$10,924View data - BaccalaureateMinnesota
University of Minnesota-Crookston
Grad rate50%Admit rate87.9%Enrollment2,612Net price$12,212View data - BaccalaureateMinnesota
University of Minnesota-Morris
Grad rate63%Admit rate74.9%Enrollment981Net price$8,837View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsWashington
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Grad rate65%Admit rate90.6%Enrollment6,058Net price$12,319View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium ProgramsWisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Grad rate42%Admit rate93.0%Enrollment2,833Net price$12,220View data
Campus network
OSU is a campus of a larger institution. See its main campus and the other campuses in the same network.
OSU Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Empower the Ohio State community to ethically use data and analytics to make evidence-supported decisions. Become a national model in creating data-supported decision cultures.
Visit IR office page- Michele J. Hansen, PhDAssociate Vice President for Institutional Research and Planning
- Mitsu Narui, PhDDirector of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment
- Jay V. Johnson MA, PMPAssistant Vice President for Institutional Research and Reporting
Common Data Set
OSU's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Source publications
Reports & documents (6)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardirp.osu.edu
- Data definitionApproved Institutional DefinitionsThis page provides a set of approved definitions used at Ohio State University, particularly for areas related to advancement, college profiles, personal identification, race and ethnicity reporting, and student-related terms. These definitions ensure consistent language and understanding when discussing and analyzing data across the university and its medical center. The document delves into specifics like admission processes, graduation rates, and classifications of students, as well as the management of data through tools like Workday.it.osu.edu
- Data dictionaryOhio State Data Catalog2026The Ohio State Data Catalog is critical for data governance, offering a repository for business definitions and metadata about key datasets, reports, and data stewards. It supports efficient data usage, enabling analysts to build reports with certified data. The catalog includes various resources, such as demos and a video introduction, enhancing efficiency and data discoverability.it.osu.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookInstitutional Data2026The page provides a comprehensive overview of the Ohio State University-Lima Campus's institutional data, including the most recent Common Data Set and IPEDS reports. It details comparative analysis through various metrics and an Economic Impact Study highlighting Ohio State's regional influence. Additionally, there's information on higher education costs and postgraduate outcomes, complying with state Senate Bill 135. Resources like data definition sheets regarding first generation, legal sex, race and ethnicity, among others, are also accessible.irp.osu.edu
- Strategic planEducation for Citizenship 2035: A Bold Vision for Excellence2026The Ohio State University's strategic plan, 'Education for Citizenship 2035,' charts a bold vision for the next decade, focusing on excellence in academia, research, and innovation. With key themes including healthcare enhancement, talent cultivation, and AI leadership, the plan addresses critical priorities like accessibility and student success. Concrete goals include launching scholarship programs, expanding faculty, and boosting research funding, ensuring Ohio State remains a leading institution in American education.president.osu.edu
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