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Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio

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Overview

Enrollment

61,677
Ohio State University overview
Location Columbus, Ohio
Online osu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City
Ohio State University overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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

8/10

Overall

9/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

9/10

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.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very High
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SAT 1250/1440
ACT 26/32
Estimated GPA 3.76

Applications Accepted

57.2% 
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Applications Due Feb 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Ohio Resident Tuition

$11,018
In State Costs for Ohio State University
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

$34,101
Out of State Costs for Ohio State University
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$50,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

80% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Ohio State University students
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.