Overview
Student Population
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 49,087 prospective students applied, and 33,619 were granted admission. Of those admitted 8,679 enrolled in the school. 52,622 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,747 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $10,615 plus fees of $903. Ohio State is ranked 148 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ohio State is rated within the top 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Ohio State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#148 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#37 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Ohio
#162 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1210/1430 |
| ACT | 26/32 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.76 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Ohio Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,082 |
| Other Fees | $903 |
| Room and Board | $13,066 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,998 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,664 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,082 |
| Other Fees | $903 |
| Room and Board | $13,066 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,998 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,648 |
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% |
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.