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Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, Ohio 43201

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Large campusUrbanGreek lifeSports culture

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate50.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1407

Reading & WritingMid: 660

650720

MathMid: 685

680760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29

2932

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

70.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.1%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (402)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

94%

Positive

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

10 Years$60,409

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

102Above Average

Estimated from OH state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K

3 mi(5 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

124 mi(215 min)

Detroitpop. 640K

161 mi(279 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CMH Columbus6 mi

CVG Cincinnati110 mi

CLE Cleveland114 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA642 mi · ~18h 33m drive

New York, NY476 mi · ~13h 45m drive

Hartford, CT553 mi · ~15h 59m drive

Providence, RI618 mi · ~17h 51m drive

Albany, NY513 mi · ~14h 49m drive

Syracuse, NY412 mi · ~11h 54m drive

Rochester, NY354 mi · ~10h 14m drive

Buffalo, NY292 mi · ~8h 26m drive

Philadelphia, PA415 mi · ~11h 59m drive

Pittsburgh, PA162 mi · ~4h 41m drive

Harrisburg, PA324 mi · ~9h 22m drive

Newark, NJ468 mi · ~13h 31m drive

Washington, DC327 mi · ~9h 27m drive

Baltimore, MD344 mi · ~9h 56m drive

Atlanta, GA439 mi · ~12h 41m drive

Charlotte, NC350 mi · ~10h 7m drive

Raleigh, NC376 mi · ~10h 52m drive

Miami, FL997 mi · ~28h 48m drive

Orlando, FL797 mi · ~23h 1m drive

Tampa, FL833 mi · ~24h 4m drive

Nashville, TN335 mi · ~9h 41m drive

New Orleans, LA801 mi · ~23h 8m drive

Richmond, VA345 mi · ~9h 58m drive

Chicago, IL274 mi · ~7h 55m drive

Detroit, MI161 mi · ~4h 39m drive

Minneapolis, MN625 mi · ~18h 3m drive

St. Louis, MO396 mi · ~11h 26m drive

Kansas City, MO619 mi · ~17h 53m drive

Indianapolis, IN168 mi · ~4h 51m drive

Columbus, OH3 mi · ~5 min drive

Cleveland, OH124 mi · ~3h 35m drive

Milwaukee, WI329 mi · ~9h 30m drive

Dallas, TX913 mi · ~26h 23m drive

Houston, TX994 mi · ~28h 43m drive

Austin, TX1068 mi · ~30h 51m drive

San Antonio, TX1140 mi · ~32h 56m drive

Los Angeles, CA1973 mi · ~57h drive

San Francisco, CA2108 mi · ~60h 54m drive

San Diego, CA1953 mi · ~56h 25m drive

Seattle, WA2007 mi · ~57h 59m drive

Portland, OR2027 mi · ~58h 33m drive

Denver, CO1163 mi · ~33h 36m drive

Phoenix, AZ1664 mi · ~48h 4m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1514 mi · ~43h 44m drive

Honolulu, HI4502 mi · ~130h 3m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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