The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Columbus, OH · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 45,638 |
| Acceptance rate | 51% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1310–1480 · 15% submit |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 29–32 |
| Testing policy | Required |
| Graduation rate | 88% |
| First-year retention | 93% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 17:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $30,305 in-state · $57,083 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $60 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Engineering, Health professions & nursing, Social sciences, Biology.
Ohio State campus map
On campus
Bill Davis Baseball Stadium, Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, Schottenstein Center & Value City Arena, Bill Davis Stadium, Ohio Stadium, Nicklaus Museum, Saint John Arena, Biological Sciences and Pharmacy Library, Covelli Center & Jennings Wrestling Facility.
Around campus
- Places to eat: The O On Lane, Panera Bread, Tai's Asian Bistro, Piada Italian Street Food
- Coffee: Tous Les Jours, Starbucks
- Nightlife: The Varsity Club
- Shops: Men's Wearhouse, The Buckeye Corner
- Museums and culture: Tuttle Park Community Center, Phoenix Theatres
- Groceries: Sunoco
- Parks: Triangle Park