Ohio State University
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$10,197
Avg in-state tuition
$31,174
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Ohio State University
Ohio State University is a large public university located on an urban campus in Columbus, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 46,818, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 54%. The university offers 155 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 86%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,197, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $31,174.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
54% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards94% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards86% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Required
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 28-32
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1250-1460
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards61k
Students enrolled
34%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
64%
Non-U.S. Citizen
11%
Asian
7%
Black
6%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
51%
Socio-economic diversity
17% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
17
Total Online Enrollment
21,150
Percent of Programs Online
96% On-campus
4% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 100% online
Bachelor's 1% online
Graduate Certificate 25% online
Master's 10% online
Doctorate 1% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $10,197 | $31,174 |
| Graduate | $11,560 | $35,144 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,082 |
| On-campus room and board | $12,748 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,998 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,700 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,014 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,956 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $27,025 | $48,002 |
| Off-campus without family | $25,993 | $46,970 |
| Off-campus with family | $16,235 | $37,212 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
17%
State Grant Aid
11%
Institution Grant Aid
70%
Pell Grant
17%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
$42k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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