The Ohio State University at Lima
Admissions

Interested in attending The Ohio State University at Lima?

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

99
%
Acceptance rate
July 15
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

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

99%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Ohio State Lima accepted 99% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,149 people applied and 2,135 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1255 / 1265 (99%)
Men
880 / 884 (100%)

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 3 years at The Ohio State University at Lima:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024
2025

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

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at The Ohio State University at Lima, making their yield rate Low. 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 Lima by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Ohio State Lima considers:

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

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

Grades

10% of freshmen who attended Ohio State Lima were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 27% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
500
75th Percentile
610
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
523
75th Percentile
673
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1018
75th Percentile
1260

Application Deadlines

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

Regular Admissions

July 15
Regular admission deadline
November 11
Application notification
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