Ohio State admitted 61% of applicants for fall 2024 (44,116 of 72,829, federal IPEDS data). Ohio State requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1310–1480.
The numbers
Applied
72,829
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
28–32
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
22%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$60
waivers exist
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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.
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).
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.
Checked on undergrad.osu.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source
Early rounds and deadlines
Early action is offered: you hear sooner and don't have to commit.
Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 1, 2026
66days
Regular decision
Due Friday, Jan 15, 2027
Questions people ask
What is Ohio State University's acceptance rate?
Ohio State admitted 61% of applicants for fall 2024 (44,116 of 72,829, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Ohio State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1310–1480. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
