Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1310–1480

Median ~1400

Acceptance rate

61%

Enrollment

45,638

ACT middle 50%

28–32

Current admissions guidance for Ohio State University-Main Campus

Ohio State's Columbus campus is a large public research university with a reported 1310–1480 SAT middle-50% range in the federal College Scorecard snapshot. Current first-year requirements now include standardized testing.

SAT/ACT policy

Ohio State requires an ACT or SAT score from first-year applicants to the Columbus campus, except applicants who will have been out of high school for at least two years. The university superscores submitted tests.

Application deadlines

For Autumn 2027, Early Action applications and all required materials are due November 1, 2026. Regular Decision materials are due January 15, 2027.

How to use your SAT score

Schedule testing early enough for Ohio State to receive a valid score by the chosen application deadline.
Retesting can help because Ohio State combines an applicant's highest section scores.
Use 1310–1480 as a competitive context range rather than a guaranteed-admission threshold.

Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: Ohio State application requirements and testing · Ohio State first-year deadlines.

How Ohio State University-Main Campus compares

The ~1400 SAT midpoint ranks #41 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #2 of 5 in OH.
Its 61% acceptance rate is more selective than 61% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Reported section midpoints skew 30 points toward Math (690 Math vs 660 Reading and Writing).
Median earnings 10 years after entry ($60,409) are $2,657 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
Out-of-state students pay $26,778 more per year than in-state students ($40,022 vs $13,244).

National SAT rank

#41 of 197

SAT rank in OH

#2 of 5

More selective than

61% of ranked colleges

Earnings vs national median

−$2,657

What the numbers say about Ohio State University-Main Campus

The reported middle 50% spans 170 points, from 1310 to 1480. A planning score near or above 1520 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 660 Reading and Writing and 690 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 61% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 88% completion rate and $60,409 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$13,244

Tuition (out-of-state)

$40,022

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$60,409

4-year completion rate (150% time)

88%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1310 and 1480. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1520 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1480 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1400 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1310 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1480

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

1310–1470

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 1310

Below the reported range

Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Ohio State University-Main Campus's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
The University of Texas at Austin	Austin, TX	1250–1510	27%
University of Georgia	Athens, GA	1270–1480	38%
Bryn Mawr College	Bryn Mawr, PA	1280–1510	29%
Union College	Schenectady, NY	1310–1480	44%
Bucknell University	Lewisburg, PA	1310–1470	29%
Colorado School of Mines	Golden, CO	1320–1480	61%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Ohio State University-Main Campus?

Ohio State University-Main Campus's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1310–1480, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1520 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Ohio State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?

Ohio State University-Main Campus's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 61%.

How much does it cost to attend Ohio State University-Main Campus?

In-state tuition is approximately $13,244 and out-of-state is approximately $40,022. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is Ohio State University-Main Campus test-optional?

When are Ohio State University-Main Campus's application deadlines?

For Autumn 2027, Early Action applications and all required materials are due November 1, 2026. Regular Decision materials are due January 15, 2027.

Official site: www.osu.edu