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Ohio State Admission Overview

Ohio State admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Ohio State admitted 60.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1310-1480 / ACT 28-32. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ohio State requires the SAT or ACT for 2026-27.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://undergrad.osu.edu/apply/freshmen-columbus/apply-step-by-step

Ohio State Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

60.6%

Admission Standards

Very High

Applicant Competition

Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Ohio State acceptance rate is 60.6%. Last year, 44,116 of 72,829 applicants were admitted. That is the 19th lowest acceptance rate in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

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

Ohio State is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ohio State GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.76*

Typical High School Grades

A-

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.76*

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Average GPA

Ohio State has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.76 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

*3.76 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

Ohio State Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

The Ohio State University requires official ACT or SAT scores for first-year Columbus campus applicants for spring 2027 and autumn 2027. Applicants out of high school two or more years by enrollment are not required to submit scores. Scores must come directly from the testing agency. Ohio State superscores section results. The ACT science section and the SAT or ACT essay are not required.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://undergrad.osu.edu/apply/freshmen-columbus/apply-step-by-step

Ohio State SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1310-1480

Freshmen who sent SAT

17%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 640
Math 670
Composite 1310

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 720
Math 760
Composite 1480

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Ohio State typically score around a 1400 SAT (middle 50% 1310–1480) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 95th percentile nationally. Ohio State ranks #5 in the state of Ohio and #108 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1310 to 1480

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2026-27. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1400 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Ohio State University Main Campus
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1480+	Above 75th	>75%
1400 to 1480	Avg +	62%-75%
1310 to 1400	Avg -	45%-62%
Below 1310	Below mid-50	<45%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ohio State ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

28-32

Freshmen reporting ACT

31%

25th Percentile Scores

English 27
Math 26
Composite 28

75th Percentile Scores

English 34
Math 32
Composite 32

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Ohio State typically have around a 30 ACT (mid-50 28–32) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 93rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Ohio State places #5 among colleges in Ohio and #149 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 28 to 32

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2026-27. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 30.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Ohio State University Main Campus
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
32+	Above 75th	>75%
30 to 32	Avg +	61%-75%
28 to 30	Avg -	45%-61%
Below 28	Below mid-50	<45%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

64% of Ohio State University Main Campus 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 Main Campus 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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Ohio State University Main Campus admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	37,046	35,783	72,829
Accepted	22,788	21,328	44,116
Acceptance Rate	62%	60%	61%
Enrolled	5,025	4,582	9,607
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	22%	21%	22%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Ohio State University Main Campus application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Required to be considered for admission
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