The Ohio State University (OSU), commonly referred to as Ohio State or OSU, is a public land-grant research university located in Columbus, Ohio. A member of the University System of Ohio, Ohio State was founded in 1870 as the state's land-grant university and the ninth university in Ohio with the Morrill Act of 1862. Ohio State was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College and focused on various agricultural and mechanical disciplines, but it developed into a comprehensive university under the direction of then-Governor and later U.S. president Rutherford B. Hayes, and in 1878, the Ohio General Assembly passed a law changing the name to "the Ohio State University" and broadening the scope of the university. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity". The university's endowment of $7.4 billion in 2023 is among the largest in the world.
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in Columbus, Ohio stands as a major center for dental education, research, and patient care. As the fourth largest public dental school in the nation and Ohio's only state-supported program, it plays a vital role in advancing oral health. The college offers comprehensive programs including the Doctor of Dental Surgery, a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, and advanced graduate and specialty training. Students benefit from extensive clinical experience in modern facilities like the recently expanded Postle Hall and engage in cutting-edge research across various oral health disciplines. A strong commitment to community service ensures care reaches underserved populations throughout the state, reflecting the college's mission to make oral health matter through learning, discovery, and innovative service.
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