Ohio State University - Marion Campus
About
Ohio State University at Marion is a satellite campus of Ohio State University in Marion, Ohio. The campus was founded in 1957. Its 187-acre (0.76 km2) campus is located 45 miles (72 km) north of Columbus and is shared with Marion Technical College. There are eight buildings on the campus.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 5.6-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
- On campus2
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-Marion Campus | 27% | — | 849 | $11,488 | 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 | $12,212 |
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.
Empowering Ohio State to use data and analytics to shape the future.
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 (7)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardirp.osu.edu
- Data definitionApproved Institutional DefinitionsThe 'Approved Institutional Definitions' page at Ohio State University-Marion Campus outlines a series of definitions that have been created, reviewed, and approved by faculty and staff across the university in coordination with the Data Governance team. These definitions cover various domains such as Advancement, College Profiles, Person-related attributes, Race and Ethnicity reporting categories, and Student-related classifications. University employees are encouraged to reference these standardized definitions when discussing and analyzing data to maintain consistency and clarity in communication across the institution.it.osu.edu
- Data dictionaryApproved Institutional Definitions2026The Ohio State University’s Institutional Definition Initiative outlines standardized definitions for key terms related to university operations and data analytics. These include categories such as Advancement, College Profiles, Person, Race and Ethnicity, and Student-related terms. The definitions ensure consistent reporting and data analysis across the university and the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. Notable terms include definitions related to admission statistics, student demographics, fundraising activities, and professional designations, facilitating clarity and uniformity in communication and data reporting.it.osu.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookOhio State University - Institutional Data and Reports2026The webpage for Ohio State University's Institutional Data and Reports offers a comprehensive collection of data sets, summaries, and reports that analyze various aspects of university performance, including enrollment, diversity, faculty statistics, economic impact, and more. It compiles the Common Data Set, IPEDS Data Feedback Reports, and different campus-specific reports, providing valuable insights into the institutional performance and areas for external benchmarking. The latest reports and data encompass information from the year 2025-2026, with a historical look at past years for various campuses.irp.osu.edu
- GlossaryInstitutional Research and Planning - Ohio State University-Marion CampusThe Ohio State University-Marion Campus provides an Institutional Research and Planning page that details their efforts in data analytics to support decision-making within the university. They focus on areas such as data visualization, institutional effectiveness, and survey research. They also provide resources like the Buckeye Data Digest, statistical summaries, and information on cookies used on their website for improving user experience.irp.osu.edu
- Strategic planEducation for Citizenship 2035: A Bold Vision for Excellence2026Ohio State University released its 'Education for Citizenship 2035' strategic plan targeting a 10-year growth period emphasizing academic excellence, innovative research, and community service. It proposes major initiatives including expanding scholarship opportunities, enhancing faculty recruitment, and advancing AI capabilities. These steps are part of Ohio State's efforts to redefine higher education and serve as a national model for excellence and citizenship development.president.osu.edu
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