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The Ohio State University
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    The Ohio State University Admissions

    Ohio State admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 48%. Students that get into Ohio State have an average SAT score between 1260-1450 or an average ACT score of 27-31. The regular admissions application deadline for Ohio State is February 1. Interested students can apply for early action, and the Ohio State early action deadline is November 1.

    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    48%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    —
    Total Applicants
    47,782
    SAT Range
    1260-1450
    SAT Reading
    610-700
    SAT Math
    650-750
    Students Submitting SAT
    29%
    ACT Range
    27-31
    ACT English
    27-33
    ACT Math
    27-32
    ACT Writing
    8-9
    Students Submitting ACT
    86%

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    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    February 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    —
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $60
    Application Website
    undergrad.osu.edu/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Required
    • Recommendations
      Considered but not required
    Poll
    51%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant.152 responses
    Poll
    55%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers.152 responses
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