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OHIO'S PUBLIC 4-YEAR UNIVERSITIES

Ohio offers 14 public universities with 24 regional branch campuses. These institutions offer a broad range of baccalaureate, graduate, and professional programs.

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UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

STEM-intensive educational environment; science and engineering program nationally ranked; notable specialization in polymers.

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BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY

Top caliber programs such as teacher education, digital media, photochemical sciences and supply chain management; cooperative learning experiences.

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CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY

Ohio’s only public historically black university; national resource center for training of urban teachers, urban education, engineering & performing arts.

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CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Concentration on the STEM disciplines, health care, the biometric economy and economic development studies; flexible academic programming and scheduling.

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UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

Recognized for urban research activity and productivity and cooperative education programs; driver of global competitiveness.

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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

Strong emphasis toward community engagement; 8-campus network; an engine for economic, cultural and workforce development.

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MIAMI UNIVERSITY

A leader in liberal arts education and student success; high student/faculty engagement; many continue onto post-graduate and professional programs.

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NORTHEAST OHIO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Focus on the inter-professional training of health professionals for the practices of medicine and pharmacy in a multicultural environment.

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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

One of the US’s largest and most comprehensive institutions, integrating teaching and learning with research and community service.

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OHIO UNIVERSITY

Recognized for its approach as a top character-building institution; only US degree-granting college mirroring Oxford’s 1-on-1 tutorial system.

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SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY

Ohio’s newest university concentrating on development of talent through new degree programming in applied research; low cost tuition.

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UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO

A full complement of degree programs positions UT to lead in a resurgent, competitive economy via well-respected research and economic development.

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WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

With proximity to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, WSU shapes its academic programs around the innovative needs of this fast-growing economic resource.

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YOUNGSTOWN STATE

Offers a broad selection of programs backed by a strong tradition of student-centered teaching and research; plays a vital role in area’s economic rebirth.

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REGIONAL CAMPUSES

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY AGRICULTURAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

An OSU branch campus in Wooster dedicated to agricultural sciences.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON WAYNE COLLEGE

A regional campus of the University of Akron in Orville, Ohio.

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BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY FIRELANDS COLLEGE

BGSU Firelands, located in Huron, Ohio, offers a high-quality education and all the resources of a large university.

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UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI CLERMONT COLLEGE

Clermont College, situated on 91.2 acres in Batavia Township, is a regional campus of the University of Cincinnati.

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UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI RAYMOND WALTERS COLLEGE

A regional campus of the University of Cincinnati.

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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY ASHTABULA

Overlooking Lake Erie on State Route 531 and encompassing 125 wooded and grassy acres, the Ashtabula Campus is the northern-most of Kent State University's eight-campus system.

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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY EAST LIVERPOOL

Kent State's East Liverpool Campus occupies a downtown site overlooking the Ohio River.

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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY GEAUGA

Kent State's Geauga Campus lies at the heart of Ohio's maple syrup country and provides easy access to urban, suburban and rural areas.

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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY SALEM

From an "outreach" program based in the old Salem High School (1962) to leased facilities—at $1 a year—at the Bliss Company's South Broadway office building (1966) to the original construction of the present campus (1971), the Kent State University Salem Campus has grown with the communities it serves.

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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY STARK

The largest regional campus of Kent State University. Kent State University Stark Campus was founded in 1946 and has been serving Stark County and the surrounding area for 60 years. Kent State Stark is located on 200 beautiful acres in Jackson Township, just five minutes from the Akron-Canton Regional Airport and easily accessible from Interstate-77.

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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY TRUMBULL

Kent State's Trumbull Campus, located just north of the Route 5 bypass on State Route 45 in Warren, OH, offers programs at the freshman and sophomore level in 170 majors, along with 18 certificates and 15 associate degree programs.

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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY TUSCARAWAS

Kent State Tuscarawas, located at 330 University Drive, NE, New Philadelphia, offers 19 associate degrees, six bachelor's degrees in business management, general studies, justice studies, industrial technology, nursing and technology 2+2; and the Master of Technology Degree.

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MIAMI UNIVERSITY HAMILTON

Miami University Hamilton is a regional campus of Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) established in 1968 with an open enrollment policy.

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MIAMI UNIVERSITY MIDDLETOWN

Miami University Middletown is a regional campus of Miami University. As a commuter campus Miami Middletown offers certificate programs, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, beginning course work for most four-year degrees, and graduate courses in Business and Education.

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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY AT LIMA

Lima is one of 4 regional campuses that make up The Ohio State University. Lima campus offers 8 bachelor degree programs and 3 completion programs.

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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY AT MANSFIELD

The Mansfield campus of The Ohio State University was created through a partnership between Mansfield area citizens and the state of Ohio.

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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY AT MARION

The Ohio State University at Marion is for you. At Ohio State Marion, you can begin your university education in more than 170 areas of study.

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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY AT NEWARK

The Ohio State University Newark campus is just 40 miles from Columbus and offers open admissions.

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OHIO UNIVERSITY CHILLICOTHE

Since 1946, OU-C has remained true to its mission of preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow and providing service to Chillicothe and the surrounding region.

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OHIO UNIVERSITY EASTERN

For over fifty years, Ohio University Eastern Campus has been providing educational opportunities for the people of the Upper Ohio Valley.

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OHIO UNIVERSITY LANCASTER

The Ohio University Lancaster Campus serves over 2100 students annually who are seeking associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees.

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OHIO UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN

Ohio University Southern is a regional campus of Ohio University. Students can earn an Ohio University Associate, Bachelor's and Master's degree locally at our Ironton or Proctorville locations.

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OHIO UNIVERSITY ZANESVILLE

Ohio University-Zanesville serves commuter students who seek associate, bachelor's or master's degrees, community education, or business and industry training.

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WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY LAKE CAMPUS

The Lake Campus of Wright State University is located on 173 scenic acres on the north shore of Grand Lake St. Marys between Celina and St. Marys. the Lake Campus provides a variety of general education courses and certificate programs, as well as associate, bachelor's and master's degrees.

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