Overview
We understand you don’t want just any university. You want THE university that’s right for you. There’s a reason why Ohio State is a leading university and the #1 university in Ohio. Here you can achieve your goals doing what you love. You’ll have THE opportunities to get involved in what matters most to you. You’ll have THE support you need, when you need it. And you’ll have THE experiences that enable you to stand out, build a network of mentors and gain real-world experience.
Acceptance Rate:
53%
Average Net Price:
$18,884
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
31
Average SAT Composite
1372
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $12,859 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $38,365 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $1030 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
71%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
20%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,993
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,094
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$9,313
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
12%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2706
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,094
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$226,827,232
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$94,498,684
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
36%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,842
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$200
Students receiving federal loans
35%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,250
Average Other Loans Per Year
$18,192
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
65189
Students Applied
84%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1835
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 |
Application Fee
$60
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
40%
Submitting ACT
15%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 31
Average SAT Composite: 1372
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
60,540
Total Number of Undergrads
46,123
0
100
65%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
87%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
210
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
55
Countries Represented
75
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
26%
Student Organizations
1441
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
32%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
32%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Buckeyes
School Colors
scarlet and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Ten Conference
Total Male Athletes
584
Total Female Athletes
562
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
22
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Other
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Other
Ohio State University-Main Campus Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$53,600
Top 5 Cities
Columbus
Cleveland
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Top 5 Employers
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University Wexner
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Nationwide
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$200
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