Why Should I Apply at Ohio State?
How likely will I be admitted?
Approximately 85% of our Speech and Hearing Science undergraduate students that apply to graduate school receive offers of admission, and freshmen begin major coursework immediately.
Who are your faculty?
Our students engage with world-class faculty who specialize in various areas in speech and hearing science, such as:
- Autism
- Cleft palate
- Traumatic brain injury
- Stroke
- Aging
- Noise-exposure
- Cochlear implants
- Chemotherapy
- Second language acquisition
- Dialectical variation
How is your program ranked?
Our graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology is ranked in the top 20 by U.S. News & World Report; our graduate program in Audiology is ranked in the top 10.
How large are your classes?
Our program offers smaller classes, typically less than 80 students per class.
What are the career prospects like?
The career outlook for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists is outstanding and is projected to grow exponentially over the next decade.
How to Apply
Please visit the Apply page on Ohio State's Undergraduate Admissions website to begin your application to the Speech and Hearing Science program.
Academic Advising
If you are a prospective high school or transfer student considering Ohio State, please email Maria Roth at roth.595@osu.edu to schedule an advising appointment to discuss the Undergraduate program.
We recommend arranging your appointment at least 2-3 weeks in advance as our appointments fill quickly.
During peak registration times, meetings for prospective students may be extremely limited or unavailable. Appointments are required.
In addition, we encourage prospective students to arrange an Admissions Overview and Tour to learn about Ohio State's application and admissions requirements.
Resources For...
High School Students
If you are a rising high school student, we invite you to review the following information:
Transfer Students
If you are interested in transferring to Ohio State, we invite you to review the following information:
Current Ohio State Students
Are you a current OSU student majoring in something other than Speech and Hearing Science, but have an interest in pursuing a career in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology? Please review the following information:
Post-Baccalaureate Students
If you earned a bachelor's degree in a field outside of Speech and Hearing Science and are interested in pursuing graduate programs for Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology, we invite you to review the following information:
