Ohio State University
- United States
- Founded 1870
Overview
The Ohio State University is a public research university in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1870, it is the flagship institution of the University System of Ohio.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1870Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | ColumbusSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 61,419 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 5,584 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | osu.edu (opens in a new tab) |
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| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Larry Sanger (opens in a new tab)American former professor, co-founder of Wikipedia, founder of Citizendium and other projects (born 1968)
- JD Vance (opens in a new tab)Vice President of the United States since 2025
- Jesse Owens (opens in a new tab)American track and field athlete (1913–1980)
- William Alfred Fowler (opens in a new tab)American nuclear physicist (1911-1995)
- Jeffrey Dahmer (opens in a new tab)American serial killer (1960–1994)
- J. K. Simmons (opens in a new tab)American actor (born 1955)
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