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The Ohio State University
  • 4 Year
  • COLUMBUS, OH
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The Ohio State University
#1 in Top Public Universities in Ohio
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  • 4 Year
  • COLUMBUS, OH
  • 5,664 reviews
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    The Ohio State University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for OSU?

    Ohio State admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 68%. Students that get into Ohio State have an average SAT score between 1210-1430 or an average ACT score of 26-32. 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.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    68%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    49,087
    SAT Range
    1210-1430
    SAT Reading
    590-690
    SAT Math
    620-740
    Students Submitting SAT
    36%
    ACT Range
    26-32
    ACT English
    26-34
    ACT Math
    26-31
    ACT Writing
    8-9
    Students Submitting ACT
    80%

    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?utm_campaign=osas_niche-undergrad_fy21&utm_source=niche&utm_medium=enhanced-profile
    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
      Considered but not 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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