• One of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive research universities
• Ranked 44^th in the US among national universities (US News & World Report, 2027)
• Ranked 14^th in the US among public schools (US News & World Report, 2027)
• Ranked 1st among Ohio public colleges and universities  (US News & World Report, 2027)
• Beautiful 3 square-mile campus in the heart of Columbus
• World class research library, ranked 16^th in the nation (Association of Research Libraries, 2026)
• Nationwide Children’s Research Hospital among Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll in the US (US News & World Report, 2027)
• Top 15 public research university (U.S. News & World Report, 2027)
• Ranked 12^th among US public universities in research expenditures (National Science Foundation, 2024)
• Ranked 3rd nationally in industry-sponsored research (National Science Foundation, 2017)
• Ranked 50th nationally among public universities for innovation (U.S. News & World Report)

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Five great reasons to choose Ohio State