The Ohio State University at Mansfield has proudly served Northeast Ohio for more than 50 years as a regional campus of The Ohio State University. Ohio State Mansfield fulfills our land grant mission set forth by the Morrill Act in 1862 to provide open access to higher education for all Ohioans.
Local citizens Avery Hand and James C. Gorman led a grassroots campaign to raise funding to purchase 640 acres of picturesque woodlands north of Mansfield. The campus has grown through the years to include high-tech classrooms, a cafeteria, cafe, student union, theatre facilities, a recreation complex, and a state-of-the-art Bromfield Library and Information Commons. North Central State College is a valued partner on campus.
The Ohio State University at Mansfield is quickly becoming the college of choice for students throughout Northeast Ohio. Affordability, excellence in teaching, small class sizes, and opportunities for research and internships draw students.
Students may complete one of ten bachelor's degrees offered at Ohio State Mansfield—Business, Child & Youth Studies, Criminology, Early Childhood Education, Middle Childhood Education, English, History, Psychology, Social Work or Sociology, or start at Mansfield and transition to the Columbus campus after a year or two. Master's degrees also are offered in Education.
Most students are the small class sizes taught by award-winning faculty rather than graduate students that is the main draw. The entire faculty at Ohio State Mansfield has obtained terminal degrees 97 percent hold doctorate degrees. Many are conducting groundbreaking research in addition to teaching classes. Students often create their research projects with faculty mentors.
An excellent student support system, from Admissions and Advising to the writing and math labs, gives students a jump start to college life. Tuition is just $7,644 full-time for two semesters. Low cost on- and off-campus student housing is available within walking distance of the campus. Local businesses actively support the Mansfield Campus Business and Industry Internship Program, which partners college students with real-world experience in the workplace.
Ohio State University has as its mission the attainment of international distinction in Education, scholarship, and public service. As the state's leading comprehensive teaching and research university, Ohio State combines responsibility for advancing and disseminating knowledge with a land-grant heritage of public service. It offers an extensive range of academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions. Ohio State provides accessible, high-quality undergraduate and graduate education for qualified students who can benefit from a scholarly environment in which research inspires and informs teaching.
At Ohio State, we celebrate and learn from our diversity, and we value individual differences. Academic freedom is defended within an environment of civility, tolerance, and mutual respect.
All courses and curricula offered on the Mansfield campus fully maintain the same content and standards as those offered in Columbus. Faculty are members of their OSU departments and meet departmental criteria for promotion and tenure. Nearly all hold the highest degree awarded by their profession. Faculty are expected to remain current in their professions by engaging in active scholarship.
Regular, full-time faculty deliver two-thirds or more of the instruction. Excellent teaching is expected of all faculty. Class size is kept relatively small, averaging 24 students per class. Faculty assist students in learning both inside and outside of class. A highly professional support staff supports student learning in many diverse ways, including maintaining facilities, advising students, giving learning support, and providing administrative services.
Ohio State Mansfield has the second-highest graduation rate among similar schools in Ohio. Whether your goal is to complete a degree with our excellent instructors or to start your Education and transition to the Columbus campus, Mansfield represents the start to something incredible. We invite you to learn why students choose the Mansfield campus and why so many students begin their Buckeye Journey here in Mansfield.
Finances should not keep you from achieving your dream of a college degree. Ohio State is committed to making a college education possible while curbing student debt. We know that paying for college takes planning, saving, and drawing from a variety of resources. Ohio State's Office of Student Financial Aid is here to help you determine whether you qualify for aid and to apply for it successfully. Many students and families rely on student financial aid to help pay for the overall college cost.
The Ohio State University at Mansfield annually awards scholarships to new and returning students. Awards are made on a competitive basis, based on financial need and other academic or co-curricular related qualifications. These are scholarships awarded through either the Mansfield or Columbus campuses rather than external entities. We encourage students also to look for scholarships through local organizations and businesses.
The Mansfield campus is more personal. More convenient. Less expensive. Mansfield offers you every opportunity to begin your Buckeye Journey. Mansfield is Ohio State and a great place to begin pursuing your dreams.
Every Mansfield campus student has access to the incredible resources of The Ohio State University. Whether it is world-class professionals, libraries, research facilities, student activities, or football tickets, we have what you need to thrive as a Buckeye.
Mansfield students in good academic standing may transition to the Columbus campus any time after completing 30 post-secondary semester hours. Some programs may have more rigorous enrollment criteria, so speak to your advisor and create your academic plan.
Our faculty hold the highest degree in their fields and are dedicated to helping students achieve their educational goals. Beyond their work in the classroom, they are engaged in their disciplines. Research and scholarship produced on the Mansfield Campus make a global impact.
Mansfield community can be an incredible place to launch your career. We know that many of the skills students need to prepare for life after college are gained outside of the classroom. We provide internships with local companies, research opportunities with world-renowned scholars, and local politics and government engagement. The Mansfield community recognizes that our students' intelligence and passion help make this a better place to live.
Mansfield is a special place with all the comforts of home, as well as the international acclaim and reputation of The Ohio State University. Students from across Ohio find a welcoming campus that provides versatile support for their Education, and opportunities to make friendships that will last a lifetime. Our students do not limit their involvement to campus—they are out in the community, making an impact, developing relationships, and experiencing all that Mansfield offers.
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