Can you get into Ohio State University-Main Campus?
Columbus, OH · Public · 45,638 students Here’s the class that got in. See where your numbers land in it.
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The admitted class · 2024
Here’s what it took to get in.
Acceptance rate
60.6%
SAT middle 50%
1310–1480
median 1345
ACT middle 50%
28–32
median 29
Testing
Required
15% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
88%
within six years
Common App
Accepted
Reported by the college
What does Ohio State University-Main Campus actually read?
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It’s the most useful thing they say about admissions. Almost nobody reads it. Say the essay counts a lot here and class rank doesn’t count at all. That tells you where to put your work.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Essay
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Ohio State University-Main Campus considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it doesn’t ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set, Spike uses that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When should you apply?
- Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionJanuary 15, 2027
Ohio State University-Main Campus fills part of its class in the early round. Admit rates there typically run higher. Early Decision is binding. It only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What do families actually pay?
The sticker price is $30,305. Almost nobody pays it. Here’s what families pay at Ohio State University-Main Campus by income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$4,885
- $30k–$48k$5,751
- $48k–$75k$9,807
- $75k–$110k$20,461
- Over $110k$27,359
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price a year for first-time students who got aid. Your own number depends on your family’s finances.
Keep going
Keep reading about Ohio State University-Main Campus.
Harder to get into
About as selective
Common questions
What do students ask about Ohio State University-Main Campus?
What’s Ohio State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate?
Ohio State University-Main Campus admits 60.6% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Ohio State University-Main Campus?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1310 and 1480. A score above 1480 clears the 75th percentile. Below 1310, the rest of your application has to do more of the work.
Is Ohio State University-Main Campus test-optional?
No. Ohio State University-Main Campus requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for the 2026 cycle.
What does Ohio State University-Main Campus look for in an application?
Ohio State University-Main Campus says it weighs grades, course rigor, class rank, essay most heavily. What it lists as not considered is worth knowing too. Work you put there doesn’t count here.
How much does Ohio State University-Main Campus actually cost?
The sticker price is $30,305. The average family pays $17,339 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $4,885 a year on average.
What Spike does with this
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