Ohio State University-Main Campus
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Columbus, OH. It enrolls about 60,046 students and admits roughly 51% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Columbus, OH 43201 |
| County | Franklin County |
| Enrollment | 60,046 |
| Acceptance rate | 51% |
| Applicants / admitted | 70,028 / 35,588 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $12,859 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $38,365 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 88% |
| Transfer-out rate | 7% |
| Full-time retention rate | 94% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $19,575 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 650–720 |
| ACT middle 50% | 29–32 |
| Website | www.osu.edu/ |
| Phone | 6142926446 |
Admissions
About 70,028 students applied and 35,588 were admitted. Of those admitted, 8,062 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $12,859 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $38,365. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $19,575 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,259 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,104 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,683 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $22,870 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,144 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 7,197 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 88% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Ohio State University-Main Campus is in Columbus, OH, Franklin County. Its coordinates are 39.9998, -83.0075.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
About 51% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 70,028 applicants.
How much does Ohio State University-Main Campus cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $12,859 for in-state students and $38,365 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Ohio State University-Main Campus?
About 60,046 students are enrolled.