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Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio · Public · 45,638 undergrads

Ohio State admits 61% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data), requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027.

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Can I get into Ohio State?

61% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1310–1480 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

72,829 applied, 44,116 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Ohio State cost?

$17,269 a year in-state

Out of state: about $46,051 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $31,162.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$6,061
$30,000–$48,000$5,538
$48,000–$75,000$9,708
$75,000–$110,000$18,203
over $110,000$27,873

Out-of-state tuition is $42,423 a year, against $13,641 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $28,782 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Ohio State need the SAT or ACT?Required

Yes.

Required for fall 2027. Plan to take the SAT or ACT and send your best score.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on undergrad.osu.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

45,638
undergrads. Huge, so you'll find your people and fight for small classes.
City
Campus setting in Columbus, OH.
94%
of first-years come back for year two.
71%
finish in four years. 88% within six.
$67.1k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Ohio State is on

Colleges that require the SAT or ACTColleges due Jan 15Deadlines after Jan 1Most selective in OhioCheapest after aid in OhioColleges for a 1400 SATColleges for a 1350 SATColleges for a 1450 SAT

Questions people ask

Is Ohio State University test-optional for fall 2027?
No. Ohio State requires the SAT or ACT for students entering in fall 2027. Checked on undergrad.osu.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Ohio State University's acceptance rate?
61% for fall 2024: 44,116 of 72,829 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Ohio State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1310 to 1480 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Ohio State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $9,708 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $31,162.
How much does Ohio State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Ohio State is $42,423 a year, against $13,641 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $17,269 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $28,782 tuition gap gives about $46,051 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the Ohio State University application deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed Nov 1, 2026. Regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027. Checked on undergrad.osu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.