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- calendar_today October 11, 2026
Ohio State Achieves Higher Placement Among Public Universities
The Ohio State University has moved up in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, now placing first in Ohio and 14th nationally among public universities in the 2027 Best Colleges rankings. This marks an improvement of one spot from the 2026 rankings, highlighting the school’s continued commitment to academic excellence and innovation.
Strong Performance in Value and Overall Rankings
In addition to its overall public university ranking, Ohio State secured 17th place nationally in the new Best Value Schools for In-State Students category, reflecting its focus on providing high-quality education that remains accessible to Ohio residents. Overall, the university placed 44th among more than 400 colleges and universities nationwide.
Leadership and Strategic Vision for Excellence
University President Ravi V. Bellamkonda expressed pride in Ohio State's progress and the collective efforts of faculty, students, and staff in achieving these recognition. “These rankings highlight the academic excellence across Ohio State. We are proud of the hard work and exceptional talent of our faculty, students and staff who support these nationally recognized programs,” Bellamkonda stated. He emphasized the university’s ambitious goals in a recent State of the University address, urging the Ohio State community to pursue excellence and strive to be the nation’s premier public university.
Bellamkonda has introduced a strategy for excellence built on six pillars: delivering a signature undergraduate experience with accessible excellence, investing in faculty and staff, fostering life-changing research, supporting vibrant academic programs, and pursuing operational excellence and efficiency. Future initiatives include enhancing entrepreneurial opportunities and expanding proficiency in artificial intelligence.
Top-Ranked Academic Programs Across Multiple Disciplines
Ohio State University’s strengths are reflected in several high-ranking academic programs across its colleges. The College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is currently ranked 4th nationally and 2nd among public universities, underlining the university’s reputation in the field.
The Fisher College of Business also enjoys impressive standings:
- Supply chain management: 5th nationally, 4th among publics
- Accounting: 12th nationally, 6th among public universities
- Production/Operation management: 11th nationally (up one place from last year), 8th among publics
- Undergraduate business programs: 15th nationally, 8th among publics
- Finance: 18th nationally, 8th among publics
In the College of Engineering, multiple programs rank among the nation’s best. Biological and agricultural engineering holds the 11th spot nationally and is 10th among public universities. Materials engineering and mechanical engineering are ranked 7th and 8th among public universities, respectively.
Commitment to Military-Connected Students
Ohio State also maintains a strong reputation for serving military students. The university was named 22nd nationally and 14th among public institutions for its commitment to students connected to the military.
State and National Honors in University Rankings
Ohio State’s distinction as Ohio’s top-ranked university is shared with Case Western Reserve University, based on the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings, now in their 42nd year. The annual issue evaluates nearly 1,500 colleges and universities nationwide based on up to 17 measures of academic quality, reinforcing the importance and relevance of university rankings in today’s educational landscape.
Source: news.osu.edu.
