Ohio State University-Main Campus Admission
Application Fee
$60
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
52.72%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
23.45%
Freshmen Enrollment
8,060
SAT Scores
1,400
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 65,189 students have applied and 34,370 students have allowed to admit to Ohio State University-Main Campus (Acceptance rate: 52.72%). OSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.45 % where 8,060 students have finally enrolled out of 34,370 admitted students.
OSU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Georgia and University of Massachusetts-Amherst, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 69.76%).
OSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 28.01%).
How to Apply to Ohio State University-Main Campus
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply OSU. OSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | undergrad.osu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | undergrad.osu.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.sfa.osu.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | sfa.osu.edu/incoming-freshmen/about-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | veterans.osu.edu/ |
| Athletic | www.ncaa.org/ |
| Disability Service | slds.osu.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at OSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Ohio State University-Main Campus is 1,400 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Ohio State University-Main Campus is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,266). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | 1,400 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,266 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio | 1,109 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Ohio State University-Main Campus, 1,241 students submitted SAT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,400 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 680 | 720 |
| Mathematics | 670 | 720 | 760 |
| Total | 1,310 | 1,400 | 1,480 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Ohio State University-Main Campus, 3,220 students submitted ACT scores (40% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 30 | 32 |
| English | 28 | 32 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 27 | 29 | 32 |
OSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Ohio State University-Main Campus. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |