Ohio State University College of Engineering
The OSU College of Engineering is the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University.
![]() Hitchcock Hall, location of department offices | |
Type | State University College of Engineering |
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Established | 1895 |
Dean | David B. Williams |
Academic staff | 360+ Engineering and Architecture faculty 13 National Academy of Engineering members [1] |
Students | 9,834 (College of Engineering) 718 (Knowlton School of Architecture)[1] |
Undergraduates | 8,022 (College of Engineering) 515 (Knowlton School of Architecture)[1] |
Postgraduates | 1,812 (College of Engineering) 203 (Knowlton School of Architecture)[1] |
Address | 2070 Neil Avenue , , , USA 40°00′14″N 83°00′54″W |
Colors | Scarlet and Gray |
Website | Official Site |
Academics
Engineering and architecture students can choose from academic programs in these departments:[2]
- Biomedical Engineering
- Center for Aviation Studies
- Chemical and Bio-molecular Engineering
- Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering
- Integrated Systems Engineering
- Knowlton School of Architecture
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
In 2013, Ohio State’s six-year graduation rate was 83.2%, up from 75% in 2009 and well above the national graduation rate of 57%.
Engineering and architecture
- bachelor’s degrees awarded (2012–2013): 1,294
- master’s degrees awarded (2012–2013): 490
- doctorate degrees awarded (2012–2013): 157
ACT composite mid-50% for incoming engineering students (2013):30-33
Research
In fiscal year 2012, this research was supported by more than $117M in externally sponsored research expenditures.
Ohio State is #2 nationally among public universities in industry sponsored research. Industry R&D expenditures for the College of Engineering in fiscal year 2012 totaled $36.7 million.
More than 40 research centers and laboratories provide students with access to facilities for research and teaching. The College of Engineering administers several research and interdisciplinary units, including:
- Aerospace Research Center - Center for Automotive Research - Center for Aviation Studies - Center for Electron Microscopy and Analysis - Center for Occupational Health in Automotive Manufacturing - ElectroScience Laboratory - Nuclear Reactor Laboratory - Ohio Manufacturing Institute - Spine Research Institute - Transportation Research Center - Center for Emergent Materials (NSF MRSEC) - Simulation Innovation and Modeling (SIM) Center - Water Resources Center (USGS)
Faculty
- 334 full-time engineering and architecture faculty members
- 13 National Academy of Engineering members[3]
Location and environment
Most engineering classes take place in Hitchcock Hall, Caldwell Laboratories, Dreese Labs, or the Baker Systems building.
Student organizations and activities
As well as the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate Student Association[4] the college offers a wide range of clubs and societies on engineering themes.[5]
Career services and placement
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Notes or references
- "Statistical Summary (2017)". engineering.osu.edu. College Of Engineering at Ohio State University. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- "Departments - UOE- OSU".
- "About the College". COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING. Retrieved 2018-04-04.
- "MEGA at The Ohio State University | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate Student Association". u.osu.edu. Retrieved 2018-04-04.
- "Student Organizations". COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING. Retrieved 2019-03-27.