Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 50.8% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1330–1480 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 29–32 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $18,292 |
| Grad rate | 88% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $60,409 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Action | 2025-11-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-15 |
| Application fee | $60 (US) · $70 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | always required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~500 words each.
- In what ways have your life experiences and/or endeavors prepared you to be an active Morrill Scholar who will champion OSU’s Shared Values of “diversity and innovation” and “inclusion and equity” while investing in our culture of service reflective of our land grant mission? Please answer fully, and when possible, provide specific examples.
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).