The Ohio State University, founded in 1870, is a large public research university headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. It is a land-grant institution with six campuses throughout the state and 88 Ohio State Extension offices serving every county in Ohio, reflecting a broad commitment to education, research, and community outreach.
The university enrolls over 66,000 students and offers 175 undergraduate majors alongside 240 graduate and professional degree programs across 14 colleges. Its academic scope spans higher education, academic research, and medical services, with a stated vision to be a model 21st-century public, land-grant, research, urban, community-engaged institution.
Ohio State's mission includes extending knowledge beyond campus boundaries to improve communities locally and globally. The university aims to prepare a diverse student body to become leaders and engaged citizens. For nursing professionals, the institution represents a large-scale academic medical environment with extensive research and clinical infrastructure.
