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Ohio State University-Columbus

Columbus, OH • public • I | Big Ten | FBS
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Acceptance
50.8%
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Grad Rate
88%
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Cost
$27,948 / $54,726
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 48,968 • Total: 65,036
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
281 West Lane Avenue
Columbus, OH
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Website
osu.edu
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 24,266 (49.6%) • Female: 24,702 (50.4%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 4,850 9.9%
Black/African American 4,086 8.3%
Hispanic/Latino 2,755 5.6%
White 29,942 61.1%
Two or More Races 2,271 4.6%
International 3,469 7.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
50.8%
35,588 admitted from 70,028 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Tests Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 650-720
Math: 680-760
Total: 1330-1480
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
29-32
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$60
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
RD: 01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
87.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate
70.8%
Freshman Retention Rate
94.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
9.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$27,948
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$54,726
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $12,180
Out-of-state: $38,958
Room & Board
$14,738
Books & Supplies
$1,030
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $4,885
$30,001-48,000 $5,751
$48,001-75,000 $9,807
$75,001-110,000 $20,461
$110,001+ $27,359
Students Receiving Pell Grants
62%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Big Ten
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (15)
Baseball Basketball Diving Fencing Football (FBS) Golf Gymnastics Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer
Women's Sports (16)
Basketball Diving Fencing Field Hockey Golf Gymnastics Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Soccer
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
2.8 GPA
In-State Awards
$4,000-$7,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$4,000-$7,000/yr
4 automatic scholarships (11 total)
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Common questions about Ohio State University-Columbus

What is Ohio State University-Columbus's acceptance rate?
Ohio State University-Columbus accepts 51% of applicants, from 70,028 applications.
How much does Ohio State University-Columbus cost?
Tuition and fees are $12,180 in-state and $38,958 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $4,885 on average after aid.
Does Ohio State University-Columbus require SAT or ACT scores?
Ohio State University-Columbus requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
What ACT score do you need for Ohio State University-Columbus?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 29 and 32 on the ACT.
What is Ohio State University-Columbus's graduation rate?
88% of students graduate within six years.