Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public University · 61,443 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
60.6%
Applications
72,829
Enrolled
9,607
Yield Rate
21.8%
SAT Average
1400
ACT Midpoint
30
Test Policy
Required
Application Fee
$60

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
73.0%
Top 25% of HS Class
96.0%
Top 50% of HS Class
99.0%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Action: November 1 · notification January 31
  • Regular Decision: January 15 · notification March 31

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Class Rank, Academic GPA, Standardized Tests
Important
Application Essay, Recommendations, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, First Generation, Volunteer Work, Work Experience
Considered
Character / Personal Qualities, Geographic Residence, State Residency

Waitlist

Offered Spot
5,358
Accepted Spot
2,278
Admitted from Waitlist
2,049
Waitlist Conversion Rate
38.2%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$13,244
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,022
Average Net Price
$19,783

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$6,259
Family Income $30k–$48k
$7,104
Family Income $48k–$75k
$12,683
Family Income $75k–$110k
$22,870
Family Income Over $110k
$27,144

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
73%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$17,907
Avg. Total Aid Package
$20,792
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$26,869
% Graduates Who Borrowed
42.07%
% Receiving Pell Grants
19.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
72.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
88.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
94.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
15.0%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
22,312

Top Fields of Study

  • Business & Management: 2,145 graduates/year
  • Engineering: 1,726 graduates/year
  • Health Professions: 1,130 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 1,051 graduates/year
  • Social Sciences: 932 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 605 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
-1.22
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
7.8% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
64th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.2 standard deviation less competitive than its historical average.