# Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 61% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 70,028 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 35,588 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 640–720 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 670–760 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 28–32 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $31,162 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $17,269 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $6,061 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $5,538 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $9,708 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $18,203 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $27,873 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 45,638 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 87% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $67,080 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 (FY2024) |

## What Ohio State University-Main Campus considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Required
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 204796. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology