Ohio State University-Lima Campus

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,205

3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$12,862

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

723

80.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

13.6%

49 Graduates

About

Ohio State University-Lima Campus is a higher education institution located in Allen County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Ohio State University-Lima Campus were General Studies (58 degrees awarded) and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (1 degrees).

In 2024, 141 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ohio State University-Lima Campus. 67.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (110 degrees), 9.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ohio State University-Lima Campus is $9,205, which is $−18,973 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Ohio State University-Lima Campus is $9,205, which is $18,973 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,862.

In 2024, 60% of undergraduate students attending Ohio State University-Lima Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,205

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ohio State University-Lima Campus was $9,205. The cost of tuition at Ohio State University-Lima Campus is $−18,973 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ohio State University-Lima Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,862

2024 Value

1.06%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Ohio State University-Lima Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,862. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Ohio State University-Lima Campus grew by 1.06%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ohio State University-Lima Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,232

Room and Board

$1,030

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ohio State University-Lima Campus was of $10,232 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.41% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,030. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.78% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ohio State University-Lima Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Ohio State University-Lima Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.76% with respect to 2023, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ohio State University-Lima Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Ohio State University-Lima Campus had a total enrollment of 723 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Ohio State University-Lima Campus is 581 students and the part-time enrollment is 142. This means that 80.4% of students enrolled at Ohio State University-Lima Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ohio State University-Lima Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.1% White, 6.64% Hispanic or Latino, 5.12% Black or African American, 4.15% Two or More Races, 2.77% Asian, and 0.138% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Ohio State University-Lima Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.5%), followed by White Male (33.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.43%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ohio State University-Lima Campus in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 723 students. The full-time enrollment at Ohio State University-Lima Campus is 581 and the part-time enrollment is 142. This means that 80.4% of students enrolled at Ohio State University-Lima Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ohio State University-Lima Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

42%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ohio State University-Lima Campus was 42%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Ohio State University-Lima Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ohio State University-Lima Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
565 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
48 enrolled students
Black or African American
37 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ohio State University-Lima Campus is 78.1% White, 6.64% Hispanic or Latino, 5.12% Black or African American, 4.15% Two or More Races, 2.77% Asian, and 0.138% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 20 students (2.77%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 49 more women than men received degrees from Ohio State University-Lima Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ohio State University-Lima Campus is white (110 degrees awarded). There were 9.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Ohio State University-Lima Campus is General Studies (58 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (1 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ohio State University-Lima Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (15 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (58 degrees), and English (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio State University-Lima Campus are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,705,930 people), Secondary school teachers (561,471 people), Education administrators (346,889 people), Other managers (281,052 people), and Social workers, all other (270,215 people).

The most specialized majors at Ohio State University-Lima Campus in 2024 are Public Administration and Social Service (15 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (58 degrees), English (5 degrees), Education (28 degrees), and Psychology (14 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio State University-Lima Campus are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at Ohio State University-Lima Campus are Public Administration and Social Service (15 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (58 degrees), English (5 degrees), Education (28 degrees), and Psychology (14 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio State University-Lima Campus are Elementary & secondary schools (3,341,471 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (543,890 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (390,168 people), Outpatient care centers (290,194 people), and Individual & family services (289,672 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ohio State University-Lima Campus.

Most Common (2024)

General Studies
58 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Ohio State University-Lima Campus was General Studies with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Ohio State University-Lima Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio State University-Lima Campus, which is 0.484 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (95).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ohio State University-Lima Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio State University-Lima Campus in General Studies, which is 0.381 times less than the 42 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio State University-Lima Campus in General Studies, which is 2.63 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

13%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 10% of students graduating from Ohio State University-Lima Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 13% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 14% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
110 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ohio State University-Lima Campus is white (110 degrees awarded). There were 9.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

1.42% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
135 degrees awarded
White Female
133 degrees awarded
White Female
127 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ohio State University-Lima Campus is white female (135 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (133 degrees).

Operations

Ohio State University-Lima Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $6.55M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 879k (13.4%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Ohio State University-Lima Campus had a total salary expenditure of 14.3M. Ohio State University-Lima Campus employs 11 Associate professors, 10 Professors and 2 Assistant professors. Most academics at Ohio State University-Lima Campus are Male Associate professor (7), Female Professor (5), and Male Professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio State University-Lima Campus are: Service, with 15 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees.

Endowment

$6.55M

2024 Endowment

5.96%

growth from 2023

Ohio State University-Lima Campus has an endowment valued at about $6.55M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Ohio State University-Lima Campus grew 5.96% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $42.9M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Ohio State University-Lima Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$26.9k - Federal
$12.3k - State
$93.1k - Local

As of 2024, Ohio State University-Lima Campus received $26.9k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $12.3k from state grants and contracts, and $93.1k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$7.33M

2024 Salaries

1.68%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Ohio State University-Lima Campus paid a median of $7.33M in salaries, which represents 51.1% of their overall expenditure ($14.3M) and a 1.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.89% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 9.2% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.35M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Ohio State University-Lima Campus paid a total of $2.35M to 23 employees working as instructors, which represents 32% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio State University-Lima Campus were Service with 15 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees.

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