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Ohio State's undergraduate and graduate engineering programs are both ranked No. 1 among all Ohio universities, and 15th and 13th, respectively, among public universities according to U.S. News & World Report. The College of Engineering is creating new discoveries across a broad range of applications and scientific disciplines, supported by $219.2 million in externally sponsored research expenditures in fiscal year 2025. The college ranks 5th in the country for industry research and development expenditures according to the National Science Foundation, and maintains more than 40 research centers and laboratories that provide students with access to cutting-edge facilities for research and teaching.

Ohio Northern University has maintained an engineering program for over 140 years, with an unwavering focus on graduating career-ready engineers and a clear commitment to undergraduate students. ONU's engineering exploratory program weaves experiential learning throughout students' training, providing hands-on projects, team design work, and guided experimentation from the very first semester. As a founding partner of the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN), ONU cultivates an entrepreneurial mindset that blends technical understanding with the drive to create innovative solutions. Students pursue degrees in civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, and engineering education — and gain real-world experience through co-ops and internships with partners such as NASA, SpaceX, and Honda.