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Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · City · 45,638 students
WebsiteCommon AppForbes rankingScorecard
Nov 1 · Early Action · in 30 days
Checked Sep 2026 · undergrad.osu.edu
$17,339
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
88%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$60,409
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
61%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The Ohio State University-Main Campus is a powerhouse public research institution renowned for its vibrant school spirit and top-ranked programs in engineering, business (via the Max M. Fisher College of Business), and the health sciences. Situated in the energetic city of Columbus, campus life is defined by deeply ingrained Buckeye traditions, passionate Big Ten athletics, and access to over 1,400 student organizations. What truly sets OSU apart is its immense resource ecosystem, featuring the world-class Wexner Medical Center for undergraduate research and one of the largest, most active alumni networks in the nation.

Location
Columbus, OH, 43201 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
6 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$13,244$40,022
Housing & food (on campus)$14,738$14,738
Books & supplies$1,030$1,030
Cost of attendance$30,305$64,990
Average net price$17,339Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$40,022
In-state: $13,244
Housing & food (on campus)$14,738
Books & supplies$1,030
Cost of attendance$64,990
In-state: $30,305
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $17,339
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$4,885
$30–48k
$5,751
$48–75k
$9,807
$75–110k
$20,461
$110k+
$27,359
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
88%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
72%
Back for yr 2
94%
Transferred
7%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
89% graduated · 7% transferred · 4% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$51,438
10 yrs after entry$60,409
Debt
Median at graduation$19,976
Monthly payment$212
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$26.4k
90th percentile$31,700
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: 70% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
61%
Test policy
Required
Checked Sep 2026
SAT average
1387
R 640–720 · M 670–760
ACT midpoint
29
Comp 28–32 · E 27–34 · M 26–32
SAT middle 50%: 1310–1480
40080012001600
Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry
Early Action
Nov 1 2026
in 30 days
Not binding: apply early, hear early, and you can still apply elsewhere.
Regular Decision
Jan 15 2027
in 105 days
Not binding: the standard deadline.
Checked Sep 2026 · undergrad.osu.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Essay prompts

If Ohio State University-Main Campus asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 51%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
20%
First-gen
26%
Family income
$64,713
Independent
12%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
6%
Black
8%
Asian
11%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
8%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Diving
    Men's · Women's
  • Fencing
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Gymnastics
    Men's · Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Rifle
    Co-ed
  • Rowing
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Synchronized Swimming
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$51,438
After 10 yrs
$60,409
Finance and Financial Management Services817
Research and Experimental Psychology646
Biology, General486
Communication and Media Studies478
Marketing478
Computer Engineering455
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services436
Accounting and Related Services297
Neurobiology and Neurosciences283
Economics272
Political Science and Government265
Business Administration, Management and Operations236
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing235
Mechanical Engineering218
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering217
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas171
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$7.9B
Full-time faculty
63%
Faculty salary
$14,386/mo
Teaching spend
$23,612
per student
Federal loans
29%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R1 — very high research
$1.6B research spending · 918 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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