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Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, Ohio 43201

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Known for business — major research university

Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public institution in Columbus with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1407, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 44.6K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

88% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,409 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,292.

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51%Acceptance
1407SAT Avg
44,617Students
18:1Student:Faculty
88%Grad Rate
$60,409Earnings 10yr
$18,292Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Ohio State University-Main Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate50.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1407

Reading & WritingMid: 660
650720
MathMid: 685
680760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2932

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

50.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1407

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,859
Tuition (out-of-state)$38,365
Room & Board$14,272
Books & Supplies$1,030
Total Cost of Attendance$29,320
Average Net Price$18,292
Median Debt at Graduation$19,976
Monthly Payment (10yr)$212

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,259
$30–48K$7,104
$48–75K$12,683
$75–110K$22,870
$110K+$27,144

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,292

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

69.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

339

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (402)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
44,617
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 8%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 10%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate87.7%
Freshman Retention94.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,438
8 Years$56,186
10 Years$60,409

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,000
Men
$60,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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