Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
Located in Columbus, Ohio, Ohio State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 58,180 prospective students applied, and 33,269 were granted admission. Of those admitted 8,423 enrolled in the school. 53,218 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,459 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $11,018 plus fees of $918. Ohio State is ranked 144 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Ohio State is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Ohio State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#144 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#33 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Ohio
#160 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1250/1440 |
| ACT | 26/32 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.76 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $60 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Ohio Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,012 |
| Other Fees | $918 |
| Room and Board | $13,392 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,682 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,022 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,012 |
| Other Fees | $918 |
| Room and Board | $13,392 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,682 |
| Total One Year Cost | $52,105 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Engineering | 9% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Work and Family Studies | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204796 IPEDS survey data for Ohio State University.
Current students may use the Ohio State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.