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Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Students retention rate 42%
On-time graduation rate 24%

Located in Lima, Ohio, OSU-Lima is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Ohio State University-Lima Campus is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Ohio State University-Lima Campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at OSU-Lima is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at OSU-Lima is 42% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at OSU-Lima do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,550

Cost of attendance at Ohio State University-Lima Campus in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,633

Cost of attendance at Ohio State University-Lima Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Ohio State University-Lima Campus received on average $4,732 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,732
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 106 33% $4,406 $467,002
Other Federal Grant 164 51% $3,783 $620,406
State Grant/Scholarships 4 1% $7,045 $28,181
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 238 74% $2,245 $534,378
Total Grant & Scholarships 250 78% $4,732 $1,182,965

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ohio State University-Lima Campus students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ohio State University-Lima Campus students is 23.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.5%.

23.7%

  • African American 11.8% 2 students
  • white 25.8% 72 students
  • hispanic 28.6% 4 students

Service Offerings

Ohio State University-Lima Campus provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ohio State University-Lima Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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