OSU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 60.57%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1400. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $13,244
- Out-of-State Tuition: $40,022
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at OSU:
- Total Enrollment: 61,443, including 3,975 online students
- 46,815 Undergraduate, 14,628 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 47.6% men, 52.4% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 88%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 94%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 461 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 229 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
OSU Overview
Ohio State University-Main Campus (OSU) is a four-year, public school located in Columbus, OH. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The OSU's tuition & fees is $13,244 for Ohio residents and $40,022 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 62% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,876.
The school has a total enrollment of 61,443 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
OSU's acceptance rate is 60.57% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.78%. The median SAT score is 1400 and the ACT score is 30.
OSU ranked 106th in National Universities and 4th in Ohio Colleges rankings. Ohio State University-Main Campus is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Ohio State University-Main Campus is $13,244 for in-state students and $40,022 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,901 for in-state students and $42,740 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,641 for Ohio residents and $41,751 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,317 for Ohio residents and $44,309 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,244 | $40,022 |
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| Graduate | $13,901 | $42,740 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,641 | $41,751 |
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| Graduate | $14,317 | $44,309 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Ohio State University-Main Campus offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at OSU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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