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The Ohio State University at Columbus
Columbus,
OH
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate53%
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About Ohio State
The Ohio State University is a top-ranked university located in Columbus, Ohio known for the combination of academic excellence and a vibrant sports culture. Students choose Ohio State for the strong sense of community, inclusivity, and educational opportunities. Among Ohio State’s top programs are business, engineering, health sciences, and agriculture.
Ohio State has many specialized programs that give students unique educational experiences. One example is the Entrepreneurial Business Law Program, which combines business and law into a program that prepares students to enter specialized fields like legal divisions of start-ups.
Sports plays a major role in the campus experience at The Ohio State University. School spirit is strong, with loyal students who support the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Ohio State teams compete at the NCAA Division I level as members of the Big Ten conference.
Did You Know?
Ohio State is a land, sea, and space grant university. This means that the university is qualified to receive funding for research, training, and programs to support the community (land-grant), local water sources like the great lakes (sea-grant), and STEM initiatives (space-grant).
The CC Community on Ohio State
"I was surprised by the actual size of the campus. We were able to go into the stadium—huge and nice looking. The student center was a really nice size and I can tell it’s a happening spot."
"Go Visit OSU. My kid fell in love. Still has a couple schools to visit on the east coast, but I think wants to end up at Ohio."
The Ohio State University is a public, state university in the city of Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State was founded in 1870. The college enrolls around 60,540 students per year, including 46,267 undergrads.
Ohio State Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into Ohio State. In 2022, Ohio State accepted 53% of applicants. In 2022, 34,370 out of 65,189 total applicants were accepted.
| The Ohio State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 53% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 59% |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 59% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 24% |
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The Ohio State University is located Columbus.
If you are interested in seeing Ohio State for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 71/70 and State Rt. 315 to Columbus, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John Glenn Columbus International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what The Ohio State University and Columbus are like without leaving home.
College Info
Ohio State Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
May 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Ohio State is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Ohio State is May 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Ohio State SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1270 - 1430
Math SAT Range
640 - 750
Reading SAT Range
610 - 710
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1430 and Above
Good
1270 to 1430
Avg
1270 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Ohio State students is 1340. Applicants with SAT scores of 1430 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Ohio State, while applicants with SAT scores between 1270 to 1430 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1270 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Ohio State.
Ohio State Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,451
In State$50,688
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$12,485
$36,722
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$13,966
$13,966
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Ohio State is like? There are approximately 60,540 students enrolled at Ohio State, including 46,267 undergraduate students and 14,273 graduate students. 92% percent of students attend school full-time, 80% percent are from OH and 20% percent of students are from other states.
92%
Full Time8%
Part Time80%
In State20%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
60,540
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
53%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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