Ohio State University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.

The Ohio State University is a large, public university with an acceptance rate of 54%. Considering applying to Ohio State? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores of admitted students.

Why Ohio State University?

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Campus Features: One of the largest universities in the U.S., the attractive OSU campus includes numerous green spaces and a mix of architectural styles. The school's stadium seats over 100,000 people.
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1
• Athletics: The OSU Buckeyes compete in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference.
• Highlights: Ohio State ranks among the top 20 public universities in the country, and it is one of the best Ohio colleges. OSU has strong schools of business and law, and the political science department is highly ranked.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, Ohio State University had an acceptance rate of 54%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 54 students were admitted, making OSU's admissions process competitive.

The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Ohio State University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.

Admissions Chances

Ohio State University has a holistic admissions process which takes into consideration the rigor of your high school courses, not simply grades and test scores alone. AP, IB and Honors courses also carry extra weight. Ohio State is also interested in your leadership experiences, extracurricular activities, and work experience. Finally, if you are a first-generation college student or part of an underrepresented group, you may get additional consideration.

At a minimum, OSU wants applicants who have taken four years of English, three years of math (four recommended), three years of natural science including significant lab work, two years of social science (three recommended), one year of art, and two years of a foreign language (three years in the same language recommended).