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

    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.
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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.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX1250–151027%
    University of FloridaGainesville, FL1320–148024%
    University of GeorgiaAthens, GA1270–148038%
    Union CollegeSchenectady, NY1310–148044%
    Bryn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr, PA1280–151029%
    Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ1310–150058%

    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?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Ohio State University-Main Campus's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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