
The Ohio State University · Division of Health Services Management and Policy
Residential MHA
Awarded degree: Master of Health Administration
Overview
A residential MHA of at least 57 credit hours, completed full time in two years or part time in three, combining in-person and distance-learning courses. It includes clinical rotations at the Wexner Medical Center, a 12- to 14-week summer administrative residency and a business plan capstone; the program states CAHME accreditation and the GRE is optional.
- Official program name
- Residential MHA
- Awarded degree
- Master of Health AdministrationSource: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Program classification
- Dedicated healthcare administration degreeThe awarded degree or official major is healthcare administration or management itself (an MHA, an MS in Healthcare Management, a BS in Health Administration, a DHA).
- Pathway
- Standard pathway
- School
- Source: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Required credits
- Minimum of 57 credit hoursSource: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Duration
- Two years full time or three years part timeSource: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Start terms
- AutumnSource: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
The curriculum guide notes students take a combination of in-person (IP) and distance-learning (DL) courses, but the program is not considered an online program.
Why this program is listed
Awarded degree is a Master of Health Administration.
Source: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list healthcare administration bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees — dedicated and joint degrees, and (separately labelled) MBA, MPH and other degrees with an officially named healthcare administration pathway. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Academic delivery
- On campusClasses meet in person on campus.Classes meet in person on campus.Source: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Campus attendance
- Regular campus attendance
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time or Part-timeSource: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Administrative residency, internship and practical experience
Administrative residency Required
Summer administrative residency of 12 to 14 weeks, full time, at a healthcare organization between the first and second year; the program helps students find a site.
- Published hours:
- 12 weeks
- Placement:
- Program assists with placement
- Near the student's home:
- Not stated
Practical requirement Required
Clinical rotations at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (PUBHHMP 7672 Clinical Rotations is a required course).
- Published hours:
- Not published
- Placement:
- Placement arranged by the program
- Near the student's home:
- Not stated
Applied capstone project Required
Integrative business plan capstone.
- Published hours:
- Not published
- Placement:
- Placement arrangement not stated
- Near the student's home:
- Not stated
Curriculum
Curriculum
- Public health foundation courses (6 credit hours), required courses (40.5), electives (10.5) and the administrative residency.Source: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Admissions
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — Minimum 3.0 GPASource: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Prerequisite courses
- RequiredFinancial accounting prerequisite (three credit hours)Source: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredPersonal statementSource: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required3 letters — Three letters of recommendationSource: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredResume or CVSource: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Interview
- OptionalInterviews for select applicantsSource: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$60 — Ohio State supplemental application fee ($60 domestic), in addition to the SOPHAS/HAMPCAS applicationSource: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- OptionalSource: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Priority deadline
December 1 · for Autumn (year not printed)
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 - Year not printed
Final deadline
February 2 · for Autumn (year not printed)
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Instructional Fee per credit hour, Master of Health Administration (Columbus graduate fee table; per-credit fees capped at the cost of 8 credit hours; non-residents also pay a surcharge)From the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $1,100 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$62,700 = 57 credits × $1,100 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: registrar.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $62,700 (57 credits × $1,100 per credit)
Comparison basis: All students — Instructional Fee per credit hour, Master of Health Administration (Columbus graduate fee table; per-credit fees capped at the cost of 8 credit hours; non-residents also pay a surcharge), 2026-2027. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Other published fees
- General Fee (per credit hour)
- $33.94 per creditMandatorySource: registrar.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Funding
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
Graduate associate positions AssistantshipCompetitive
Full tuition benefits, instructional and general fees covered, monthly stipend; 20 hours per week
Eligibility: Select exceptional students recommended by the MHA program; limited number
Source: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026William O. Cleverley Scholarship ScholarshipCompetitive
Eligibility: Typically awarded at admission to one student per year; no application
Source: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Division scholarships ScholarshipCompetitive
One- or two-year scholarships
Eligibility: Highest potential applicants; limited number
Source: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Accreditation, certification and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Program accreditation and certification
- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) — programmatic accreditation: accreditedProgram covered: Master of Health AdministrationMaster of Health Administration programs, College of Public HealthCAHME accredits specific graduate programs, not universities. About CAHMESource: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)
- Ohio State participates in SARA; California is not a SARA member state, but OSU may offer online programs to students in California under the California Private Post-Secondary Act of 2009. Official pageSource: online.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
International applicants
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- cph.osu.edu/doc/curriculum-guide/mha-curriculum-guide-26-27/view — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- cph.osu.edu/future-students/graduate-admissions — Official admissions page, verified October 12, 2026
- cph.osu.edu/mha — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- cph.osu.edu/mha/master-health-administration — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- cph.osu.edu/mha/master-health-administration/program-study — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- cph.osu.edu/mha/master-health-administration/residency — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- cph.osu.edu/mha/master-health-administration/scholarships-financial-aid — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- cph.osu.edu/phd/health-services-management-policy — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- online.osu.edu/masters-degree/executive-master-of-health-administration/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- registrar.osu.edu/student-hub/tuition-and-fees/graduate-tuition-and-fees-2026-2027/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
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