Ohio State University at Marion

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Marion, OH

$7,991

Avg in-state tuition

$29,975

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Ohio State University at Marion

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Ohio State University at Marion is a small public university located on a rural campus in Marion, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,157, and admissions are selective. The university offers 9 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 13%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,991, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $29,975.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

49% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

13% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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1k

Students enrolled

95%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold

Demographics

White

80%

Asian

5%

Black

4%

Hispanic

4%

Unknown

3%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

51%

Socio-economic diversity

33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $7,991 $29,975
Graduate $11,496 $36,212

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,082
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,424
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,688
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $6,920

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $9,073 $31,057
Off-campus without family $23,185 $45,169
Off-campus with family $15,993 $37,977

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

36%

State Grant Aid

1%

Institution Grant Aid

80%

Pell Grant

33%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,127
State Grant Aid $4,289
Institution Grant Aid $3,066
Pell Grant Aid $4,685

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debt after graduation

$42k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

5

History

BA

MA

DOC

6

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

7

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.