The Ohio State University College of Medicine
#38 in Best Medical Schools
#21 in Largest Medical Schools
#14 in Public Medical Schools
Founded in 1914, The Ohio State University College of Medicine is a Public school located in Columbus, OH.
The Ohio State University College of Medicine is ranked 38th in Best Medical Schools, 21st in Largest Medical Schools, and 14th in Public Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce The Ohio State University College of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is 514 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is 3.83 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2025 tuition & fees at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is $56,919 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is 2.43% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 920 medical school students have enrolled to The Ohio State University College of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2025 The Ohio State University College of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is $31,999 for Ohio residents and $56,919 for out-of-state students. The 2025 tuition & fees is increased by 1.64% compared to the previous year rate (2024). The Ohio State University College of Medicine's tuition is 12.53% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 25.7% lower than average tuition of Ohio medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Ohio State University-Main Campus is $13,244 for Ohio residents and $40,022 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $13,901 for Ohio residents and $42,740 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $16,471 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $2,307.
| Ohio Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University College of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $31,999 | $56,919 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| Ohio Public Medical School Average | $44,225 | $76,658 |
| Living Costs | $16,471 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,307 | |
| Books & Supplies | $4,950 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $13,244 | $40,022 |
| Graduate Program | $13,901 | $42,740 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is 514. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of The Ohio State University College of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.83 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - The Ohio State University College of Medicine | 514 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Ohio Medical Schools | 513 |
| GPA - The Ohio State University College of Medicine | 3.83 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Ohio Medical Schools | 3.79 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is 2.43% where 8,685 applicants have applied to and 211 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at OSU College of Medicine is lower (difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 8,685 | 1,190 (13.7%) |
7,495 (86.3%) |
4,264 (49.1%) |
4,369 (50.3%) |
| Enrolled | 211 | 122 (57.8%) |
89 (42.2%) |
96 (45.5%) |
113 (53.6%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.43% | 10.25% | 1.19% | 2.25% | 2.59% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Ohio Medical Schools | 2.69% | 9.30% | 1.23% | 2.90% | 2.51% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 211 first-time students have enrolled in The Ohio State University College of Medicine.By residency, 57.8% of new students is Ohio residents and 42.2% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 53.6% of enrolled students is women and 45.5% is men students.
A total of 920 students have enrolled to The Ohio State University College of Medicine. By gender, there are 423 male and 494 female students at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 920 |
| Men Students | 423 |
| Women Students | 494 |
| First-time Students | 211 |