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QS Rank:

208

Ohio State University

Ohio

United States

Overview

The Visual Communication Design program at The Ohio State University is a professional degree that equips students to create meaningful visual systems that inform, engage, and inspire. The curriculum emphasizes design research, storytelling, and social relevance, with over 65% of the course credit focused on the creation and study of art and design. Students begin with an 18-credit hour collaborative Design Foundations program in their first year, building core creative, technical, and collaborative skills before specializing. The program prepares graduates to tackle complex communication challenges across various industries, teaching them to use design tools and address user needs for web and mobile applications.

Location

1328 Dover Rd, Wooster, Ohio, 44691

Website

https://undergrad.osu.edu/apply

Total Cost

$34,816

Median Salary

$49,087

Ranking

#49

US World and News Report

#112

The World University Rankings

#208

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

68%

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$34,816

In State Cost

$9,310

Out of State Cost

$34,816

In State Tuition Fees

$9,310

Room And Board

$12,106

Living Cost

$16,066

Average Total Aid Awarded

$6,953

Funding Options

Merit Scholarship

Scholarship

Average award: $6,953.

Scholarships

University Merit Scholarships - Meeting the early action deadline increases chances.; Morrill Scholarship Program - Meeting the early action deadline increases chances.; President's Ohio Scholarship Program - Meeting the early action deadline increases chances.; Stamps Eminence Scholarship Program - Meeting the early action deadline increases chances.; FAFSA-based Financial Aid (including grants, loans, Federal Work-Study) - Highly encouraged for all students to file FAFSA by priority date.; ScholarshipUniverse Application - Highly encouraged for all students to complete by priority date to be considered for the most financial aid.