Ohio State University

Columbus, OH
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    313 faculty · 0 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Computer Engineering93 faculty avg h-index 25.3 #12 of 34 in Electrical & Computer Engineering
    Deliang Wang, Adjunct Professor, Computer Science and Engineering h-index 81
    Notable: “Supervised Speech Separation Based on Deep Learning: An Overview” (2018) · 1,550 citations
    Yang Wang, Associate Professor, Computer Science and Engineering h-index 77
    Notable: “The Medical Segmentation Decathlon” (2022) · 1,208 citations
    Jian Chen, Associate Professor, Computer Science and Engineering h-index 75
    Notable: “A review of metal organic framework (MOFs)-based materials for antibiotics removal via adsorption and photocatalysis” (2021) · 533 citations
    Ness Shroff, Professor, Computer Science and Engineering h-index 66
    Span the areas of communication, networking, computing, storage, cloud, recommender, social, and cyberphysical systems. He is especially interested in fundamental problems in machine learning, design, control, performance, pricing, and secu
    Notable: “A tutorial on cross-layer optimization in wireless networks” (2006) · 864 citations
    Mechanical Engineering82 faculty avg h-index 21.7 #14 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Seung Hyun Kim, Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering h-index 72
    Notable: “Fouling and its control in membrane distillation—A review” (2014) · 1,016 citations
    Ahmet Kahraman, Howard D. Winbigler Designated Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering h-index 66
    Notable: “Non-linear dynamics of a spur gear pair” (1990) · 605 citations
    Giorgio Rizzoni, Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Director, Center for Automotive Research h-index 65
    Notable: “A-ECMS: An Adaptive Algorithm for Hybrid Electric Vehicle Energy Management” (2006) · 721 citations
    Igor Adamovich, Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering h-index 59
    Biology40 faculty avg h-index 22.5 #26 of 68 in Biology
    J. Andrew Roberts, Associate Professor, OSU at Newark h-index 119
    Behavioral Ecology Education M.S. University of Cincinnati (2001) Ph.D. University of Cincinnati (2003) I am a behavioral ecologist whose main research interests are in the evolution of animal communication and social behavior in predators.
    Notable: “The Length of the Cervix and the Risk of Spontaneous Premature Delivery” (1996) · 1,890 citations
    Bryan Carstens, Professor h-index 48
    Phylogeography molecular ecology systematics Research in my lab seeks to understand how biological diversity is generated using computational approaches. We investigate empirical systems by identifying the limits of evolutionary lineages, i
    Notable: “How to fail at species delimitation” (2013) · 1,258 citations
    Stuart A. Ludsin, Professor h-index 44
    Fish Population and Community Ecology Emphasis Aquatic Ecology Education Ph.D. The Ohio State University (2000) M.S. Auburn University (1994) B.S. Miami University (1992) My research explores mechanisms that regulate fish population and com
    Notable: “The re-eutrophication of Lake Erie: Harmful algal blooms and hypoxia” (2016) · 642 citations
    John Freudenstein, Professor, Vice Chair for Undergraduate Studies h-index 36
    Plant Systematics and Evolution Education B.S., University of Michigan, 1985 PhD, Cornell University, 1992 My research area is angiosperm systematics, and in particular I focus on the following topics: (1) Evolution of morphological c
    Notable: “An updated classification of Orchidaceae” (2015) · 979 citations
    Psychology40 faculty avg h-index 30 #14 of 89 in Psychology
    Barbara Andersen, Professor, Clinical Psychology h-index 76
    Notable: “Distress Management, Version 3.2019, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology” (2019) · 861 citations
    Gail McKoon, Research Professor, Cognitive Psychology h-index 70
    Notable: “The Diffusion Decision Model: Theory and Data for Two-Choice Decision Tasks” (2007) · 3,249 citations
    Kurt Gray, Professor, Social Psychology h-index 60
    Notable: “Dimensions of Mind Perception” (2007) · 2,206 citations
    Lisa Cravens-Brown, Associate Vice Chair for Instruction h-index 53
    Notable: “Smart video surveillance: exploring the concept of multiscale spatiotemporal tracking” (2005) · 317 citations
    Economics40 faculty avg h-index 17 #52 of 104 in Economics
    Bruce Weinberg, Eric Byron Fix-Monda Endowed Professor h-index 40
    Changes in the Wage Structure Family and Neighborhood Determinants of Youth Outcomes and B Innovation and Creativity Education University of Chicago, B. A., with Honors, Economics, 1991 University of Chicago, Ph.D., Economics, 1996 Bruce A.
    Notable: “Crime Rates and Local Labor Market Opportunities in the United States: 1979–1997” (2002) · 904 citations
    Anil Arya, Professor, Courtesy Appointment h-index 35
    Accounting General Accounting Education PhD, University of Iowa BTech, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India Publications “Long-Term Firm Gains from Short-Term Managerial Focus: Myopia and Voluntary Disclosures” with Ram N.V. Ramana
    Notable: “The Bright Side of Supplier Encroachment” (2007) · 732 citations
    Joyce Chen, Professor, Courtesy Appointment h-index 23
    Development Economics Labor Economics Economics of the Household Education Harvard University Ph.D., Department of Economics, Sept. 2001 – June 2006 Harvard University M.A., Department of Economics, awarded June 2005 Brown University B.A. E
    Notable: “A search engine for 3D models” (2003) · 946 citations
    Aubhik Khan, Professor h-index 22
    Notable: “Credit Shocks and Aggregate Fluctuations in an Economy with Production Heterogeneity” (2013) · 323 citations
    Pharmacy7 faculty avg h-index 29.4 #9 of 41 in Health Professions
    Sharyn Baker, Professor; Gertrude Parker Heer Chair in Cancer Research h-index 70
    Notable: “The genomic landscape of hypodiploid acute lymphoblastic leukemia” (2013) · 729 citations
    Jessie Au, Faculty Emerita h-index 46
    Marialice Bennett, Faculty Emerita h-index 14
    Notable: “Evaluation of pharmacists' barriers to the implementation of medication therapy management services” (2009) · 127 citations
    Daniel Adu-Ampratwum, Research Assistant Professor h-index 9
    Notable: “Structural and mechanistic bases for a potent HIV-1 capsid inhibitor” (2020) · 241 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Ohio State University. Ohio State University in Columbus, OH reports an overall acceptance rate of 60.6%, an early-round acceptance rate of 55.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1280–1430, a class size of 9,607, and a yield of 23.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. One of the largest and most comprehensive public universities. Strong engineering, business (Fisher), and medical programs. 64% of freshmen from top 10% of HS class.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Ohio State University: key admissions facts

    Ohio State University's overall acceptance rate is 60.6% (the most recent Common Data Set). Ohio State University's early-round acceptance rate is 55.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Ohio State University's SAT middle-50% range is 1280–1430 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Ohio State University is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). Ohio State University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 23.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Ohio State University for families earning under $75,000 is about $6,814 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Ohio State University on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Ohio State University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $4,885 per year in net price at Ohio State University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $27,359 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $9,807 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Ohio State University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$4,885
    $30,001–$48,000$5,751
    $48,001–$75,000$9,807
    $75,001–$110,000$20,461
    Over $110,000$27,359
    Tuition (in-state, before aid)$12,545
    Tuition (out-of-state, before aid)$41,327
    Room and board$16,222

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Ohio State University?

    Ohio State University's overall acceptance rate is 60.6%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 55.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Ohio State University?

    Admitted students at Ohio State University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1280–1430 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Ohio State University?

    Getting into Ohio State University is moderately selective: it admits 60.6% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Ohio State University offer early decision or early action?

    Ohio State University offers early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 55.0%, versus 60.6% overall.

    How much does Ohio State University cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Ohio State University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $6,814 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Ohio State University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $4,885 per year in net price at Ohio State University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $27,359 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $9,807 per year after grants and scholarships.

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