The Ohio State University at Columbus
Admissions

Interested in attending The Ohio State University at Columbus?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The Ohio State University at Columbus, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

51
%
Acceptance rate
1343
SAT Midpoint
February 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The Ohio State University at Columbus?

51%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Ohio State Columbus accepted 51% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 70,028 people applied and 35,588 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
18645 / 35868 (52%)
Men
16943 / 34160 (50%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at The Ohio State University at Columbus:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

23%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 23% ended up enrolling at The Ohio State University at Columbus, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into The Ohio State University at Columbus by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Ohio State Columbus considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Recommendation(s)
  • State Residency

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The Ohio State University at Columbus?

1343
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

67% of freshmen who attended Ohio State Columbus were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 95% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Ohio State Columbus is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

14%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

35%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
640
Math Mean
686
75th Percentile
750
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
620
Verbal Mean
657
75th Percentile
710
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1290
Composite Mean
1343
75th Percentile
1440

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to The Ohio State University at Columbus. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
March 31
Application notification

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