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Ohio State University

Ohio State University is a large, public institution located in Columbus, oh. Founded in 1870, Ohio State University offers undergraduate degrees in 402 majors.

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4 Year, Public
Division 1
45,728 undergraduates
cost $12,859 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Ohio State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 50.8%
SAT score average 1407
ACT score average 30
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $60
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Ohio State University is known for one of its top majors: Finance and Financial Management Services. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Other
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Finance and Financial Management Services
Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Biology, General
Computer Engineering
Marketing
Accounting and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,859
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,272
Books & supplies $1,030
Other expenses $3,070
Cost of attendance* $31,231
Average financial aid package $17,890
Estimated cost $13,341 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $38,365
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,272
Books & supplies $1,030
Other expenses $3,070
Cost of attendance* $56,737
Average financial aid package $17,890
Estimated cost $38,847 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Ohio State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 45,728, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

60,046

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
60%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
9%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
13%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Ohio State University, students love their Alpha Lambda Delta, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 15 E. 15th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
phone 6142926446
address www.osu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Alpha lambda delta

Italian club

Rhythm games club

Integrated business and engineering honors program

Smiles with style

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Ohio State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Ohio State University?

Ohio State University is located in Columbus, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Ohio State University? 

The acceptance rate for Ohio State University is 51%.

What’s the average GPA for Ohio State University?

The average high school GPA for Ohio State University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Ohio State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Ohio State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $124,924.

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