Ohio State University College of Engineering
The Ohio State University College of Engineering, including the Knowlton School of Architecture is the academic unit that manages engineering research and education at Ohio State. The college can trace its origins to 1870 when the Ohio General Assembly chartered the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. In 1878, the institution's name changed to The Ohio State University.
 Hitchcock Hall, location of department offices | |
| Type | State University College of Engineering |
|---|---|
| Established | 1895 |
| Dean | Ayanna Howard |
Academic staff | 413 engineering and architecture faculty members 13 National Academy of Engineering members [1] |
| Students | 9,743 (College of Engineering) 735 (Knowlton School of Architecture) |
| Undergraduates | 7,931 (College of Engineering) 568 (Knowlton School of Architecture)[1] |
| Postgraduates | 1,812 (College of Engineering) 167 (Knowlton School of Architecture)[1] |
| Address | 2070 Neil Avenue , , , 40°00′14″N 83°00′54″W |
| Colors | Scarlet and Gray |
| Website | Official Site |
Ohio State’s graduate and undergraduate engineering programs are both ranked No. 1 among all Ohio universities and 16th and 15th, respectively, among public universities according to U.S. News & World Report. The College of Engineering ranks 5th in the country for industry research and development expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation. Ohio State also ranks 6th in the nation among public universities in private support, which was nearly $510 million for fiscal year 2020, when College of Engineering and Knowlton School of Architecture private support exceeded $55 million.
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
- Engineering Education
- Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering
- Integrated Systems Engineering
- Knowlton School of Architecture
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
In 2020, Ohio State’s six-year graduation rate was 87%, up from 79.7% in 2011 (national graduation rate 62%).[3]
Engineering and architecture degrees awarded (2019-2020):
- bachelor’s: 1,981
- master’s: 475
- doctorate: 180
The ACT composite mid-50% for incoming engineering students (2020) was 29-33.
Research
In fiscal year 2020, this research was supported by nearly $138.5 million in externally sponsored research expenditures. Industry R&D expenditures for the College of Engineering in fiscal year 2020 totaled nearly $44 million.
More than 40 research centers and laboratories provide students with access to facilities for research and teaching.[3]
Faculty
- 412 engineering and architecture faculty members
- 13 National Academy of Engineering members[4]
Student organizations and activities
The number of undergraduate engineers and architects has grown steadily, from approximately 5,000 in 2006 to 8,499 in 2019. Engineering undergraduate student enrollment is 7.6% underrepresented minority, 23.1% female and 7.4% international. Knowlton School of Architecture undergraduate student enrollment is 15.5% underrepresented minority, 47.2% female and 9.7% international.[4]
Alumni
Worldwide there are 60,243 known, living engineering alumni and 8,603 known, living architecture alumni.[3]
Notes or references
- "Statistical Summary (2017)". engineering.osu.edu. College Of Engineering at Ohio State University. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- "Departments - UOE- OSU".
- "Ohio State College of Engineering web site". May 14, 2021.
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