Ohio State President Ted Carter on tuition costs, JD Vance, and more

COLUMBUS, Ohio ( WCMH ) – Ohio State University President Ted Carter sat for a forum hosted by the Columbus Metropolitan Club and moderated by NBC4’s Matt Barnes on Wednesday.

The two discussed many topics ranging from the cost of tuition to the school’s enrollment numbers.

Carter began his presidency on Jan. 1 and now, after just seven months in the role, he addressed a room full of Columbus community leaders, OSU faculty, and students.

During the forum, Carter said Ohio State is working to provide accessible and affordable education to both in-state and out-of-state students, citing that students receive an average of $10,000 in scholarships.

Carter also touted high enrollment expected this fall, despite declining national numbers.

“When our student body shows up this fall, we think that we may be the largest incoming freshman class at our Columbus campus – combined with our regional campuses – that we’ve had since 1870,” he said. “Largest ever.”

Carter also says he is happy to see the city of Columbus is growing alongside the university and looks forward to continuing the bond between the school and the city.

For more on Carter’s comments at the forum, watch the video above.

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