Ohio State University-Lima Campus

4240 Campus Dr
Lima, OH 45804
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • You can think of The Ohio State University at Lima as a doorway that can take you anywhere. Want to get involved in research quickly? Start here. Want to study abroad? Get your passport ready. Want to stay on the leading edge? Your path leads here. You'll discover internships, life-changing relationships and countless ways to connect with the Buckeye community. And when you finally have your hands on that Ohio State degree, you'll realize that your journey is only just beginning.

School Highlights

Ohio State University-Lima Campus serves 983 students (72% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 983 students
  • In-state tuition: $9,212
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 21%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Ohio State University-Lima Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Programs offered

School Overview

The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ohio State University-Lima Campus
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
107 staff
93 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Ohio State University-Lima Campus and community college average number of faculty in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Number of Programs Offered
200
39

Student Body

The student population of Ohio State University-Lima Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Ohio State University-Lima Campus diversity score of 0.37 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
983 students
533 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Ohio State University-Lima Campus and community college average number of enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
23:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Ohio State University-Lima Campus and community college average student staff ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
710 students
397 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Ohio State University-Lima Campus and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
273 students
360 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Ohio State University-Lima Campus and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Ohio State University-Lima Campus.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Ohio.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
981 students
308 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
710 students
385 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Ohio State University-Lima Campus and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time graduate students enrollment of Ohio State University-Lima Campus and average number of community college Full-time graduate students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
380 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ohio State University-Lima Campus and the percentage of Asian community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ohio State University-Lima Campus and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
6%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ohio State University-Lima Campus and the percentage of Black community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
79%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ohio State University-Lima Campus and the percentage of White community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Ohio State University-Lima Campus and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ohio State University-Lima Campus.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
Diversity Score
0.37
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Ohio State University-Lima Campus and the community college average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5417%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2082%
0.2197%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,900
$31,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Ohio State University-Lima Campus and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Ohio by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $9,212 is more than the state average of $5,023. The in-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$9,212
$5,023
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Ohio State University-Lima Campus and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Ohio by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Tuition Notes
Cost of tuition at Ohio State Limafor the 2023-24 academic year(includes autumn and spring terms)For the most up-to-date costs visit:undergrad.osu.edu/costs
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Ohio State University-Lima Campus and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,500
$18,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Ohio State University-Lima Campus and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ohio State University-Lima Campus and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • The Ohio State University at Lima offers 13 four-year Bachelor's Degree programs and provides access to the 200+ Ohio State majors, allowing students the opportunity to choose a unique program best suited for their individual academic needs.In addition to Bachelor's Degrees, Ohio State Lima offers two degree completion programs and pre-professional preparation.
  • You can complete a number of degrees,or start any major, right here.
  • Complete 13 degrees at Ohio State Lima
  • Choose from 200+ majors and minors, including emergingand high-demand career fields
  • Finish 1 to 3 years (depending on the major) at the Lima campusbefore transitioning to Columbus to complete your degree
  • Seamlessly transition to the Columbus campus after completing30 course hours with a 2.0 GPA or higher. (A few majors requirea higher GPA; talk to us for details)
  • Learn more today by visiting lima.osu.edu/future-students

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ohio State University-Lima Campus cost?
Ohio State University-Lima Campus's tuition is approximately $9,212 for In-State students.
What schools are Ohio State University-Lima Campus often compared to?
Ohio State University-Lima Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Clark State College, James A. Rhodes State College by visitors of our site.
What is Ohio State University-Lima Campus's ranking?
Ohio State University-Lima Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Most Programs Offered.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 983 students
  • In-state tuition: $9,212
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 21%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,023 per year for in-state students and $10,825 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,816 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Ross College-Canton. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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