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The Ohio State University
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  • 4 Year
  • COLUMBUS, OH

The Ohio State University

    Report Card

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A
    2. Value
      grade A minus
    3. Diversity
      grade A
    4. Campus
      grade A
    5. Athletics
      grade A+
    6. Party Scene
      grade A+
    7. Professors
      grade A
    8. Location
      grade A
    9. Dorms
      grade B
    10. Campus Food
      grade A+
    11. Student Life
      grade A+
    12. Safety
      grade C minus

    About

    190 N. OVAL MALL
    COLUMBUS, OH 43210
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Big Ten Conference

    From The Ohio State University

    You are encouraged and empowered to learn more about the world and yourself at Ohio State. You’ll connect with faculty and fellow students from diverse backgrounds with similar interests. Through inclusive and hands-on learning environments, you’ll explore your ideas and passions.

    Combine your academic and personal interests with service learning, student organizations, and more. There are limitless opportunities to spark discovery, find what you love and get involved in what matters to you as you prepare for what’s next.

    The Ohio State experience is yours to craft, and the possibilities are endless. Here, you’ll find a supportive community that encourages and challenges you to become your best self and take an active role in shaping the world.

    The experiences and connections you’ll make inside and outside of class will help you gain knowledge and skills to prepare for tomorrow’s career paths and opportunities. And the Ohio State community will be your community wherever you go.

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    The Ohio State University Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    February 1
    Acceptance Rate
    68%
    SAT Range
    1210-1430
    ACT Range
    26-32
    Application Fee
    $60
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,884 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $11,173 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    84%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
    grade A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    The College of Arts and Sciences

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    Tomorrow’s physicians, artists and scientists start their academic journeys at the College of Arts and Sciences. They often do it working together through an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving. With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, you can study philosophy to political theory to languages galore and even gaming and zoology. You can even personalize your education to your interests.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      68%
    • On Campus
      1%
    • Online
      31%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    42,734 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    4,250
    Undergrads Over 25
    7%
    Pell Grant
    19%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    Campus Life

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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $46,100 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    87%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%

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