Columbus, OH
Roughly 51 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 54% to 51% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 47,703 | 25,634 | 7,716 | 54% |
| 2020 | 49,087 | 33,619 | 8,679 | 68% |
| 2021 | 58,180 | 33,269 | 8,423 | 57% |
| 2022 | 65,189 | 34,370 | 8,060 | 53% |
| 2023 | 70,028 | 35,588 | 8,062 | 51% |
Fall 2023 applicants
18,645 of 35,868 women and 16,943 of 34,160 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Ohio State University-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 51% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 35,588 of 70,028 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 51 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
70,028 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 8,062 enrolled.
No. Ohio State University-Main Campus is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 54% to 51% — it has become more selective.