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Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · City · 45,638 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Columbus, OH, 43201 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
6 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$30,305
Out-of-state COA
$57,083
Avg net price
$17,339
Room & board
$14,738
In-state tuition
$13,244
Out-of-state tuition
$40,022
Books & supplies
$1,030/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,885
$30–48k
$5,751
$48–75k
$9,807
$75–110k
$20,461
$110k+
$27,359
Admissions
Admit rate
61%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1387
Reading 640720
Math 670760
ACT midpoint
29
Composite 2832
English 2734
Math 2632
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Ohio State University-Main Campus accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
88%
1st-yr retention
94%
Transfer-out rate
7%
Consumer completion
82%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
89%
Transferred
7%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
4%
Median earnings (6yr)
$51,438
Median earnings (10yr)
$60,409
Median debt
$19,976
Monthly loan payment
$212
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,500$26,350
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,700
Student Body
Men 50%Women 51%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
20%
First-generation
26%
Median family income
$64,713
Independent students
12%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
6%
Black
8%
Asian
11%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
8%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$51,438
10 years after entry
$60,409
Finance and Financial Management Services817
Research and Experimental Psychology646
Biology, General486
Communication and Media Studies478
Marketing478
Computer Engineering455
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services436
Accounting and Related Services297
Neurobiology and Neurosciences283
Economics272
Political Science and Government265
Business Administration, Management and Operations236
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing235
Mechanical Engineering218
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering217
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas171
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Institutional
Endowment
$7.9B
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Full-time faculty
63%
Avg faculty salary
$14,386/mo
Instructional spend/student
$23,612
Federal loan rate
29%

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