College of Public Health

Why OSU

Pursuing your public health education here connects you to one of America's great institutions of higher learning. Founded in 1870, The Ohio State University has one of the nation's largest single college campus enrollments and the vast resources that go with it. Our Health Sciences campus is at the forefront of cutting edge public health research.

Because the College is on the same campus as all the major liberal arts and professional programs of The Ohio State University, you will enjoy the advantages of close affiliation with students and faculty in an unmatched breadth of academic offerings to enrich your educational experience. Although the university is large, the College of Public Health offers opportunities for fellow students to get to know each other and the faculty.

Ohio State features something for everyone. If you're looking to stay fit, Ohio State runs the largest recreation and intramural sports program in the nation. The university attracts noted artists, musicians, lecturers and celebrities on a regular basis to its visual and performing arts venues. Festivals, concerts, classes and everyday bustle can be found on the historic Oval - the heart of Ohio State's 1,709-acre campus. The peaceful Mirror Lake is the perfect setting for reading a good book, studying or just enjoying nature.

Cyclists and joggers love the paths that wind along the Olentangy River, continuing into the Metro Parks as far north as Worthington. And there's nothing quite like sitting with more than 100,000 screaming fans in spectacular Ohio Stadium and cheering the Buckeye football team on to victory.

Columbus is Ohio's largest city and one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in America. With a youthful median age of 32.6, the population of the area is 1.6 million. Ohio's capital, Columbus offers you great choices in the arts, cultural events, concerts, restaurants, sports, and nightlife, all near campus. You can get also get away from the grind by biking, hiking, or boating along scenic rivers like the Scioto, or escaping for a picnic amidst the natural beauty of the many metropolitan parks in the area.

Places Rated Almanac ranks Columbus as one of the best metro areas in the nation for the arts, ahead of such cities as Miami, Phoenix and San Diego.