The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University is a public, state school in an urban setting in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State was founded in 1870 and now enrolls around 61,391 students a year, including 46,818 undergrads. Ohio State provides on-campus housing for up to 14,496 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Ohio State! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Ohio State's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Ohio State students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Ohio State has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Ohio State has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Ohio State on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Ohio State on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Ohio State for Fall 2022 is February 1.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from Ohio State by March 31.

Is Ohio State a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Ohio State offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Ohio State Acceptance Rate 2021

It is very difficult to get into Ohio State. Ohio State admitted 54% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 47,703 applications received in 2021, 25,634 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Ohio State

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 94% of students who start at Ohio State come back the next year. Ohio State's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 86%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Ohio State Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Ohio State's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $5.2 billion. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $9,235 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Ohio State

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Ohio State meets 73% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $16,288 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $27,242 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Ohio State. Based on this information, how does Ohio State sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Ohio State a good school for you?

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Where is Ohio State?

Ohio State is located in the urban setting of Columbus, Ohio.

If you want to see Ohio State for yourself, 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 Ohio State and Columbus are like without leaving home.

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