Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public university located in Columbus, OH, serving approximately 44,617 students. It has an acceptance rate of 51%.
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Tuition
$12,859
Acceptance
50.82%
Students
58,935
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,859
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,365
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,272
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,814
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.0×Graduates earn about 3.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
88%
Freshman Retention
94%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
50.82%
SAT range
1330 - 1480
ACT range
29 - 32
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
58,935
Undergrads
44,617
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
385
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
287
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.3
Property Rate / 1,000
2.69
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Columbus
Violent Rate / 100k
400
Property Rate / 100k
2,761
Location
Institution does not report this
Columbus, OH 43201
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