Engineering for Everyone

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Incoming Freshman
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Transfer Students
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Regional Campus

As a Buckeye Engineer, your possibilities are limitless.

Since The Ohio State University was born in 1870, engineering has been central to its land grant mission. Then and now, Buckeye Engineers make the world a better place. Ohio State Engineering is where education, discovery and economic development collaborate to innovate.

Home to a top-ranked engineering program, Ohio State provides an unparalleled learning environment and career preparation alongside an unforgettable student experience. With access to 15 majors, world-class faculty and facilities, and a wide array of hands-on learning and research experiences, the opportunities are endless with Ohio State Engineering.

40+ RESEARCH CENTERS AND LABS with state-of-the-art facilities
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED first-year engineering program
1,500+ EMPLOYERS in our internal career database
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The first-year engineering program gives you invaluable hands-on experiences propelling you into the world of engineering.”
– Alex, Electrical and Computer Engineering student
#1 ENGINEERING PROGRAM IN OHIO and among the top 20 U.S. public universities
93.9% TOTAL RETENTION RATE from first to second year
The Ohio State Value top 25 best value engineering bachelor’s programs (2020 Value Colleges) 1st among U.S. flagship universities for efforts to control in-state tuition over past decade (Chronicle of Higher Education)
“I chose Ohio State because of the strong Women in Engineering Program and the Living Learning Community for Engineers, Architects and Planners."
– Kelly, Electrical Engineering student
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ALUMNI NETWORK 71,000+ LIVING ENGINEERING ALUMNI WORLDWIDE

Our engineering graduates accept positions at leading companies across the country including Honda, General Electric and Google. Buckeye engineers also have earned advanced degrees at prestigious graduate programs, including MIT, Johns Hopkins and Stanford. Meet some notable alumni.

Questions/Comments? Contact: 

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.

*Note: the Office of Undergraduate Admissions reviews all applications for admissions to the College of Engineering. For questions about your admissions application, please email askabuckeye@osu.edu or call (614) 292-3980.