Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
61% admitted · $33,675/yr after aid
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 61%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $17,269
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 87%
- Median earnings
- $67,080
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public college in Columbus, OH with 45,638 undergraduates. It admits 61% of applicants, and admitted students average 1387 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $17,269 per year ($6,061 for families earning under $30,000). 87% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $67,080 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 61%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 70,028
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 35,588
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 23%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing640–720
200800
SAT Math670–760
200800
ACT Composite28–32
136
What Ohio State University-Main Campus looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $31,162
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $13,641
- Out-of-state tuition
- $42,423
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$6,061
- $30–48k$5,538
- $48–75k$9,708
- $75–110k$18,203
- $110k+$27,873
Get a personal estimate with Ohio State University-Main Campus's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 87%
- Freshman retention
- 94%
- Median earnings
- $67,080
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 45,638
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 23%
- White60%
- Hispanic6%
- Black8%
- Asian11%
Ohio State University-Main Campus FAQ
What is Ohio State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?+
Ohio State University-Main Campus admits 61% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Ohio State University-Main Campus?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 640–720 on SAT Reading and Writing and 670–760 on SAT Math; the average total is 1387.
What ACT score do you need for Ohio State University-Main Campus?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 28–32.
Is Ohio State University-Main Campus test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Ohio State University-Main Campus?+
In Fall 2023, 70,028 students applied to Ohio State University-Main Campus and 35,588 were admitted; 8,062 enrolled.
Does Ohio State University-Main Campus consider legacy status?+
No. Ohio State University-Main Campus reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Ohio State University-Main Campus require an essay?+
Ohio State University-Main Campus reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Ohio State University-Main Campus cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $31,162 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,269.
What is Ohio State University-Main Campus's graduation rate?+
87% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 204796 · How we use this data
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