Ohio State University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Ohio State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

50.8%

Admission Difficulty for Ohio State University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very High
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Ohio State is 50.8%. Its admission rate is the 14th lowest in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Ohio State and can you get accepted?

Ohio State is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 35,588 out of the 70,028 who applied were admitted.

Ohio State University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.76. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Ohio State?

51% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Ohio State University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.76 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1410 on the SAT
Score 30 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class

Ohio State GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.76*

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Ohio State University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Ohio State are to have around a 3.76 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Ohio State accepts 51% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Ohio State is 3.76 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #9 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Ohio State is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.76 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Ohio State SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Ohio State University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 14% of students submitted SAT scores and 35% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1330-1480

Applicants Submitting SAT

14%

SAT Scores for Ohio State University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	650
Math 25th Percentile	680
Composite 25th Percentile	1330

SAT Scores for Ohio State University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	720
Math 75th Percentile	760
Composite 75th Percentile	1480
Average SAT Score	1410

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Ohio State University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Ohio State is 1410 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1330-1480. Students who get into Ohio State University score in the top 10 percent of all SAT test takers.. Ohio State ranks #4 in the state of Ohio and #93 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1410 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Ohio State regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1330 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1330, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1250, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Ohio State University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1410 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1405, you have around a 51% chance of being admitted. A 1480 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 66% chance of getting in.

Ohio State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1480 and Above	Good	>66%
1405 to 1480	Avg +	51%-66%
1330 to 1405	Avg -	35%-51%
1255 to 1330	Reach	22%-35%
Less than 1255	Low	<22%

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Ohio State ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

29-32

Applicants Submitting ACT

35%

ACT Scores for Ohio State University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	27
Math 25th Percentile	27
Composite 25th Percentile	29

ACT Scores for Ohio State University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	34
Math 75th Percentile	32
Composite 75th Percentile	32
Average ACT Score	30

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Ohio State?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Ohio State is 30, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 29 and 32. The school ranks #5 in Ohio and #137 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 30. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 29 and score in the score in the top 9 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 28.

35 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Ohio State University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Ohio State University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Ohio State for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 30 score has around 51% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 71% with a 32 ACT score.

Ohio State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
32 and Above	Good	>71%
30 to 32	Avg +	51%-71%
29 to 30	Avg -	40%-51%
28 to 29	Reach	31%-40%
Less than 28	Low	<31%

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High School Class Rank

64% of Ohio State University freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Ohio State University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	64%
Top 25% of class	94%
Top 50% of class	99%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Ohio State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	35,868	34,160	70,028
Accepted	18,645	16,943	35,588
Acceptance Rate	52%	50%	51%
Enrolled	4,253	3,809	8,062
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	23%	22%	23%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Ohio State University is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Ohio State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Ohio State University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Ohio State University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Ohio State is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.76 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1410 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1480 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 30 on the ACT places you in a strong position.