Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

Acceptance rate
61%
Average SAT
1,387
ACT midpoint
29
Enrollment
45,638
In-state tuition
$13,244
Out-of-state tuition
$40,022
Avg net price
$17,339
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1310 and 1480 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 29

Popular programs at Ohio State University-Main Campus

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Finance and Financial Management Services.813
2Research and Experimental Psychology.593
3Communication and Media Studies.489
4Biology, General.429
5Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.416
6Marketing.405
7Computer Engineering.404
8Accounting and Related Services.369
9Economics.306
10Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.280
11Political Science and Government.267
12Neurobiology and Neurosciences.260
13Business Administration, Management and Operations.242
14Mathematics.213
15Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.212
16Mechanical Engineering.211
17Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.200
18Chemical Engineering.186
19Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.174
20Natural Resources Conservation and Research.170

Showing top 20 of 115 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Ohio State University-Main Campus?

Ohio State University-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 61% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Ohio State University-Main Campus?

Admitted students at Ohio State University-Main Campus typically score between 1310 and 1480 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Ohio State University-Main Campus cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Ohio State University-Main Campus is approximately $17,339 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Ohio State University-Main Campus?

4-year graduation rate data for Ohio State University-Main Campus is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.