Future Students

Engineering for Everyone

We are delighted that you are interested in Buckeye Engineering!

At The Ohio State University, we champion human potential through unrivaled experiences that bring together expertise, ideas and resources wherever we are. Through these dynamic and connected experiences, human potential blossoms in unexpected ways. As a community, we empower people to envision the unimagined, advance innovations and solve unrelenting problems at a scale few others can match — propelling humanity forward.

When you enroll in the College of Engineering at Ohio State, you’re choosing engineering at its finest. We offer 15 engineering majors, state-of-the-art facilities, a diverse faculty of more than 350 eminent scholars and researchers and an exciting and vibrant campus. Ohio State is ranked as the #1 engineering program in Ohio and 15th among public engineering programs in the United States.

Applicants are reviewed holistically by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at The Ohio State University. The College of Engineering does not review applications for admission to the university.

Degree Programs

From aerospace engineering to one of only three accredited welding engineering programs in the country, the College of Engineering offers 15 engineering majors in 11 departments that span the breadth of careers within the profession.

The college also offers three majors via the Knowlton School.

The Undergraduate Experience

FYE Program

https://eed.osu.edu/academics/first-year-engineering-program
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Renowned First-Year Engineering Program
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Real-world work experience
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Foster innovation through diversity
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Student projects and organizations
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Discover solutions
https://global.engineering.osu.edu/
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Gain a global perspective

Points of Pride

12th in the U.S. number of engineering bachelor's degrees awarded (ASEE)
90% of students graduate with engineering experience
$73,998 average starting salary for bachelor's degree graduates
Student News
Four inspiring grads to watch
Undergraduate program rises in national rankings
Formula Buckeyes drive home a third-place finish
Class act: Meet six extraordinary 2023 grads

Questions or Comments?

Find answers to many frequently asked questions. If you need further assistance, please contact the Undergraduate Recruitment Team at:
eng-recruitment@osu.edu (preferred) or (614) 247-7697.