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Ohio State University-Main Campus
Explore admissions details for Ohio State University-Main Campus, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About Ohio State University-Main Campus
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public institution in Columbus, OH. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Ohio State University-Main Campus is moderately selective with an acceptance rate of 51%. Reported student size is about 44,617, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Ohio State University-Main Campus should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
51%
Average SAT
1,407
Average ACT
29
Student Size
44,617
In-State Tuition
$12,859
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,365
Ohio State University-Main Campus Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Ohio State University-Main Campus sits in the moderately selective range with an acceptance rate of 51%. The average SAT shown here is 1,407, and the midpoint ACT composite is 29. Graduation rate is 88%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Ohio State University-Main Campus, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
51%
Graduation Rate
88%
SAT Average
1,407
ACT Composite
29
SAT Reading
660
SAT Math
685
Graduation Rate
88%
Control
Public
Ohio State University-Main Campus Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Ohio State University-Main Campus reports in-state tuition of $12,859 and out-of-state tuition of $38,365. Average net price is $18,292, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $29,320 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $19,976.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Ohio State University-Main Campus cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$12,859
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,365
Average Net Price
$18,292
Attendance Cost
$29,320
Average Net Price
$18,292
Cost of Attendance
$29,320
Median Debt
$19,976
Ohio State University-Main Campus Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Ohio State University-Main Campus enrolls about 44,617 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $60,409.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Ohio State University-Main Campus profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
44,617
Median Earnings
$60,409
Ohio State University-Main Campus GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.90 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.20 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Ohio State University-Main Campus. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Ohio State University-Main Campus looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
How to Apply to Ohio State University-Main Campus Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether Ohio State University-Main Campus belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Ohio State University-Main Campus with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
Ohio State University-Main Campus Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
Ohio State University-Main Campus currently shows an acceptance rate of 51% in this dataset.
How competitive is Ohio State University-Main Campus?
Ohio State University-Main Campus is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
What GPA is competitive for Ohio State University-Main Campus?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.90 to 3.20 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Ohio State University-Main Campus cost?
Ohio State University-Main Campus reports in-state tuition of $12,859, out-of-state tuition of $38,365, and an average net price of $18,292.
What test scores are shown for Ohio State University-Main Campus?
Ohio State University-Main Campus shows an average SAT of 1,407 and an ACT composite midpoint of 29.
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