Ohio State University-Newark Campus
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. a public school with 2,396 students.
About This School
Ohio State University-Newark Campus is a public institution located in Newark, Ohio with approximately 2,396 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,767 per year. The graduation rate is 29%, and the typical graduate earns $53,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
This campus makes the most sense for students who need to stay close to home, keep costs down, and want the Ohio State name on their degree without the Columbus price tag or pressure — but the data here raises some real flags you should sit with before committing. The 29% graduation rate and a freshman retention rate of just 25% tell you that most students who start here don't finish here, which means you need to go in with a very clear plan and strong self-motivation, because the institutional momentum won't carry you. On the upside, the net price of $14,767 per year is genuinely affordable, and graduates who do finish and enter the workforce are earning a median of $53,600 ten years out — solid for a regional campus. If you're considering this school, I'd strongly encourage visiting and asking directly what academic support services exist, because a student who uses those resources aggressively has a much better shot than someone who assumes college will figure itself out. Think of this as a realistic stepping stone, not a guaranteed path — go in with your eyes open and a backup plan for transferring to Columbus if your finances and grades allow.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 31 | $42,187 | $47,433 | −$5,246 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 18 | $45,969 | $47,382 | −$1,413 |
| Social Work | 16 | $50,596 | $51,790 | −$1,194 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 7 | $65,374 | $68,407 | −$3,033 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | $48,301 | $48,590 | −$289 |
| History | 2 | $49,986 | $50,680 | −$694 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,396 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ohio State University-Newark Campus cost?
The average net price at Ohio State University-Newark Campus is about $14,767 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Ohio State University-Newark Campus?
Ohio State University-Newark Campus has a graduation rate of 29%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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