Ohio State University at Marion

The Ohio State University at Marion (OSU Marion or OSUM) is a regional campus of The Ohio State University located in Marion, Ohio, United States. The campus was founded in 1957. Its 187-acre (0.76 km2) campus is located 45 miles (72 km) north of Columbus and is shared with Marion Technical College. There are eight buildings on the campus.

The Ohio State University at Marion
MottoDisciplina in civitatem (Latin)
Motto in English
Education for Citizenship
TypePublic
Established1957 (1957)
Parent institution
Ohio State University
PresidentMichael V. Drake
DeanGregory S. Rose
Academic staff
205
Students1,274[1]
Undergraduates1,262[1]
Postgraduates12[1]
Location
Marion
,
Ohio
,
United States
CampusSuburban
187 acres
ColorsScarlet and Gray          
NicknameScarlet Wave
AffiliationsORCC
Websiteosumarion.osu.edu

Ohio State Marion has baccalaureate program accreditation with NCATE. The Marion campus practices open admissions.[2] Its average class size is 19.[3] An average age of students is 23.5. The Marion Campus Library of the OSU Marion Campus contains over 48,000 books, a large reference collection, and over 300 subscriptions. The library collection also includes print periodical indexes, microforms, maps, newspapers, pamphlet file, special collections in careers and children's literature, and the Warren G. Harding/Norman Thomas Research Collection. It provides access to all the resources of The Ohio State University and Ohio Link.

About 88% of students at the Marion campus are awarded federal or state financial aid. The student body is 53% female and 47% male. The Academy Program at the campus provides the opportunity for qualified students to enroll in college while still in high school as part of Ohio's College Credit Plus program. The Alber Enterprise Center is a campus-based corporate education center that provides workforce training, organization development, and performance improvement techniques.

Academics
Maynard Hall
Morrill Hall

Students may complete one to three years of study in any of the Ohio State University’s 200+ majors (available coursework varies by major) in Marion before making the transition to the Columbus campus to complete their degree.[4] Additionally, the following majors can be completed entirely at the Marion campus:

  • Biology
  • Business
  • Education
  • Engineering Technology
  • English
  • History
  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Associate of Arts

Athletics

On December 2, 2006, Lincoln University defeated Ohio State Marion in basketball with a final score of 201-78. This set new all-time NCAA Division III basketball records for points scored (201), points in a half (104), largest margin of victory (123), shots made (78), and shots taken (141).[5]

The Marion campus does not currently offer varsity athletic teams. A club level soccer team is active on the campus.

Student life

Student organizations

There are over 30 student clubs on campus.[6]

Sport clubs and intramural sports

Students at the Marion Campus can participate in several intramural sports such as basketball, softball, and volleyball.[7]

References
  1. As of fall 2019. "15th Day Headcount, Fall Term 2019" (PDF). Ohio Department of Higher Education. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  2. "Admission Requirements". The Ohio State University at Marion. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  3. "Quick Facts | The Ohio State University at Marion". osumarion.osu.edu. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
  4. https://osumarion.osu.edu/academics/majors.html
  5. Santoliquito, Joseph (3 December 2006). "Lincoln sets D-III record for points in game, half". ESPN. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  6. "Student Organizations". The Ohio State University at Marion. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  7. https://marioncampusrec.wordpress.com
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