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Future Students
Start your Buckeye journey at Ohio State Marion for all the advantages of the state’s #1 public university in a closer-knit campus community.
Apply: Incoming first-year
Start your bachelor’s degree — and finish some majors — at Ohio State Marion
Apply: Transfer
No matter where you started college, you can graduate a Buckeye
Apply: College Credit Plus
Earn college credit in high school — at no cost to you or your family
Why choose Ohio State Marion?
1 Smaller classes with world-class professors
Our student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1, which means you’ll quickly get to connect with your professors and other students. Whether you need some extra support in the transition to college or just want to get to know your fellow Buckeyes, you’ll find a vibrant and welcoming campus community.
2 You’re a Buckeye from day one
You’ll have access to all the university’s resources, including libraries, research facilities, museums and student activities. You can also participate in education abroad, internships, the honors program and all of the traditions that are distinctively Ohio State.
3 An Ohio State degree at an exceptional value
Ohio State Marion’s tuition is among the lowest in the state. Plus, you’re eligible for Ohio State's cost-saving programs like the Ohio State Tuition Guarantee, Buckeye Opportunity Program, and the Regional Campus Commitment — plus an additional $1.2 million in scholarships just for Marion campus students.
- #1 public university in Ohio
- 200+ majors to start on the Marion campus — and 11 bachelor's degrees that can be completed here
- $1.2M in scholarships exclusively for Ohio State Marion students
Visit campus
Visiting campus is the best way to learn if Ohio State Marion is a great fit for you! We host a variety of events, personal visits, group visits and virtual options to fit your schedule.
Have questions?
Our team is here to help! Email us at askmarion@osu.edu.