Ohio State
Ohio State University · Columbus, Ohio · Public
Ohio State admitted 49% of 81,392 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1300–1440 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 88% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Ohio State
Enter a score to see whether Ohio State is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (49%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Ohio State offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
5,358 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 2,278 took it, and 2,049 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Ohio State rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Character
- Where you live
- State residency
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is $31,231 in-state and $56,737 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $19,575 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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