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The Ohio State University

#1 in Top Public Universities in Ohio
  • 4 Year
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5,139 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      A+
    6. Party Scene
      A+
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      A
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      C+
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    Ohio State is a highly rated public university located in Columbus, Ohio. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 42,003 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Ohio State acceptance rate is 48%. Popular majors include Communications, Psychology, and Finance. Graduating 83% of students, Ohio State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,900.
    About The Ohio State University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Big Ten Conference
    Address
    190 N. Oval Mall
    Columbus, OH 43210
    Website
    osu.edu

    The Ohio State University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    48%
    Application Deadline
    February 1
    SAT Range
    1260-1450
    ACT Range
    27-31
    Application Fee
    $60
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,042/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,730/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    80%

    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    19:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    76%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.300 responses
    64%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.337 responses
    48%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.337 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Communications
      567 Graduates
    • Psychology
      525 Graduates
    • Finance
      519 Graduates
    • Marketing
      421 Graduates
    • Biology
      395 Graduates
    • Accounting
      365 Graduates
    • Economics
      283 Graduates
    • Computer Hardware Engineering
      268 Graduates
    • Nursing
      253 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      252 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    42,003Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    3,943
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    16%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 219 responses
    Report
    • There is no "typical" student at Ohio State.
      55%
    • Intelligent
      14%
    • Open-minded
      8%
    • Filled with Buckeye spirit!
      7%
    • Unique
      5%
    • White
      3%
    • It's way too cold
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    62%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.398 responses
    Poll
    49%
    of students say almost everything on campus revolved around sports.511 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 253 responses
    Report
    • Spirited
      22%
    • AWESOME
      17%
    • Diverse
      16%
    • Alive
      13%
    • Competitive
      9%
    • Passionate
      6%
    • Fun
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $46,100/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    83%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
    83%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.211 responses
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    The Ohio State University Reviews

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    I really enjoy campus life at OSU. It’s a big campus, but don’t be intimidated by the size. There are so many ways to be involved and tons of people to interact with. The atmosphere is welcoming and everyone is proud to be a buckeye. Professors are more than willing to provide help and answers any questions. There are also plenty of study locations and libraries— my personal favorite is the Thompson library! The location of campus is prime because it’s right in the middle of downtown Columbus. There are so many cheap, but unique restaurants around. There are also a plethora of shops, boutiques and thrift stores. And, of course there are amazing coffee shops around the area, from Stauf’s to Global Gallery, which also make great study locations.
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    The Ohio State University has been my dream post-secondary school since I first heard and laid eyes on it during junior high school. One of the happiest days of my life was finding out that I was accepted into the school. Living on campus for the past school year has been an englihting experience for me and a reminder of why I think the university is so great. The professors clearly love their work and wish to express this feeling onto their students. The campus offers a wide variety of resources and activity centers: from the RecreatioN & Physical Activity Center(RPAC) to Counseling and Consultation Services to your personal career and academic advisors, the university does all it can to help students maintain a healthy mind and body while attending school. I would highly recommend coming to The Ohio State University as it is in my opinion one of the best schools in the country to pursue whatever your heart desires!
    Although the campus is large and a bit intimidating, I found it relatively easy to make friends. The ability to make friends on a campus of great size worried me as I began freshman year. I highly suggest joining clubs, attending student-led activities, and getting involved in your particular college. Taking general education (GE) coursers helps with the academic transition to higher-education. OSU has so much to offer! Each student has many opportunities to make the best of their undergraduate years.