The Ohio State University, one of the nation's leading public research universities, provides a distinctive educational experience for students and a research program of significant strength. Ohio State serves 63,964 students and is ranked 16th among national public research universities in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report. The Ohio State University is a major educational and economic force through its mission of teaching, research and service. The College of Arts and Sciences is home to 38 departments and 30+ world-class research centers and institutes.