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Ohio State University

#41 National RankTest Optional📍 Columbus

Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest universities in the nation, with more than 60,000 students. A flagship public research university, OSU is renowned for its breadth of programs, from business and engineering to medicine, law, and the arts. It is also a hub for groundbreaking research, ranking among the top institutions in research funding. Beyond academics, OSU is nationally recognized for its school spirit and athletics—especially its powerhouse Buckeye football program, which is central to campus culture. The university’s size allows for nearly limitless opportunities, including over 1,000 student organizations, study abroad, and cutting-edge facilities. Students are often described as proud, spirited, and motivated, thriving in an environment that combines the excitement of a Big Ten campus with the resources of a world-class research university.

Admissions Statistics

Regular Decision
Applicants
N/A
Admitted
N/A
Admit Rate
N/A
Total Enrolled
9,607
Early Decision
Early Applicants
N/A
Early Admitted
N/A
ED Admit Rate
N/A
Admits from Early
N/A
of total class
Waitlist
Offered Spot
N/A
Accepted Spot
N/A
Admitted
N/A
WL Admit Rate
0%

Academic Profile

Class Rank & GPA
Average GPA
N/A
Top 10% of Class
0.64%
Top 25% of Class
0.95%
Top 50% of Class
0.99%
Demographics
Men
4,582
Admit Rate: 0.5960372244%
Women
5,025
Admit Rate: 0.6151271392%
Non-International
92.9%
International
7.1%

Admission Factors

Selection Criteria
Rigor of School RecordNot Considered
Class RankNot Considered
Academic GPANot Considered
Standardized TestsNot Considered
Application EssayConsidered
RecommendationConsidered
ExtracurricularsConsidered
Talent/AbilityConsidered
Character/PersonalImportant
InterviewVery Important
First GenerationConsidered

Cost & Outcome

Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition
$13,265
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,047
Career Earnings
Early Career Pay
$69,100
Mid Career Pay
$116,900
Student Body
Undergrads
41,983
Total Students
51,944