Ohio State took major step forward with the development of a new Ohio State University Hospital, combined with modern educational space, to enhance a unified Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campus providing leading-edge research, outstanding clinical training and world-class patient care.
The 1.9 million-square-foot University Hospital is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State with up to 820 beds in private-room settings to elevate patient-centered care, safety and training for the next generation of health care providers.
Scheduled to open in early 2026, planning is years in the making and advances Framework 2.0, the university’s long-term planning vision, as well as the Wexner Medical Center strategic plan.
Learn more about the inpatient tower by visiting the Wexner Medical Center website.
Additional Details
University Hospital has a total project cost of $1.9 billion and will be located east of Cannon Drive. It creates stronger connections with The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC–James), Rhodes Hall, Doan Hall, the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital and the Brain and Spine Hospital. Additional project details include:
- Up to 820 beds, replacing and expanding on the 440 beds in Rhodes Hall and Doan Hall.
- The OSUCCC–James gains 148 beds – 84 new and 64 resulting from construction backfilling.
- 51 neonatal intensive care unit bassinets.
- State-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment and inpatient service areas; imaging; operating rooms; and critical care and medical/surgical beds.
- Renovated OSUCCC–James and Ross Heart Hospital for blood bank, support services and building connections.
- A new Wexner Medical Center Garage with 1,880+ spaces to serve patients and visitors.
Street view looking west at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital-
Park view at dawn of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital
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View of the facade of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital
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View of the bridge connection of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital
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Main Entrance Ground Level of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital
Project Timeline
- 2018
- Initial BOT Professional Services ApprovalFebruary 2018Design/BiddingMarch 2018 - December 20202019
- Additional BOT Professional Services ApprovalNovember 2019Initial BOT Construction Approval (Enablers)November 20192020
- Full BoT Construction ApprovalAugust 2020ConstructionSeptember 2020 - October 2025h2
Live Updates
Looking east toward University Hospital construction siteUniversity Hospital, facing westProject Team
Project Managers
Ragan FallangConsultants
AE/Design Architect: Henningson, Durham & Richardson (HDR)
News
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In the News: New Ohio State University Hospital Showcases Future of Innovation, Care and Education
The New Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center University Hospital was recently featured in an article as it sets the stage for technology, patient experience and advanced treatment. -
Buckeye View - Wexner Medical Center New University Hospital
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's new University Hospital is quickly approaching its opening date as more than 300 medical center employees enter the building each day for trainings and dress rehearsals. -
FDC's Kristin Poldemann and Ragan Fallang Featured in City of Ohio State Podcast
A major construction milestone has been reached at the Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital as the project is now at substantial completion. Hear from the teams behind the planning, design, construction and activation efforts as they prepare to open the building in early 2026.