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Columbus, OH
61%
Acceptance Rate
45,638
Undergraduates
$40k
Out-of-state tuition
88%
6-yr grad rate
$60k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
61%
Moderately Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1310–1480
ACT Range (2023-24)28–32
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.83
45,638 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Large
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$40,022
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$17,339
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$19,976Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$60,409/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio33%
Why Go Here?
$60k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
45.6k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#34
Deal Score in OH
of 224 rated colleges
Deal Score85
Excellent value
26% First-Gen Students
20% Pell Grant Recipients
14Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public college in Columbus, OH. It enrolls 45,638 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
85
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1310–1480
SAT (2023-24)
3.83
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$40,022
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)57%
Room & Board (2024-25)$14,738
Median Debt at Graduation$19,976
Highest-Earning Programs
Computer Engineering$83k/yr
Applied Mathematics$83k/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$82k/yr
Industrial Engineering$81k/yr
Mechanical Engineering$79k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$79k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 1, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
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The Vibe
8
Rigor
6
Career
8
Value
City: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
A
Academics
A
Value
B
Outcomes
B
Diversity
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How much do families pay at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $4,885 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $5,751 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,807 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,461 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,359 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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