Ohio State University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

The Ohio State University is a large, public university with an acceptance rate of 54%. Considering applying to Ohio State? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, Ohio State University had an acceptance rate of 54%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 54 students were admitted, making OSU's admissions process competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Ohio State University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 39% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of OSU's admitted students fall within the top 20% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Ohio State University scored between 600 and 690, while 25% scored below 600 and 25% scored above 690. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 650 and 770, while 25% scored below 650 and 25% scored above 770. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1460 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at OSU.

Requirements

Ohio State University does not require the SAT writing section. Note that Ohio State does not superscore SAT results; your highest total score from a single test date will be considered. Ohio State does not have a minimum SAT score requirement for admission.

ACT Scores and Requirements

OSU requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 78% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of OSU's admitted students fall within the top 12% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Ohio State University received a composite ACT score between 28 and 32, while 25% scored above 32 and 25% scored below 28.

Requirements

Note that Ohio State does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. Ohio State does not require the ACT writing section. OSU does not have a minimum ACT score requirement for admission.

GPA

Ohio State University does not provide data about admitted students' high school GPAs.

Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph

The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Ohio State University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.

Admissions Chances

Ohio State University has a holistic admissions process which takes into consideration the rigor of your high school courses, not simply grades and test scores alone. AP, IB and Honors courses also carry extra weight. Ohio State is also interested in your leadership experiences, extracurricular activities, and work experience. Finally, if you are a first-generation college student or part of an underrepresented group, you may get additional consideration.

At a minimum, OSU wants applicants who have taken four years of English, three years of math (four recommended), three years of natural science including significant lab work, two years of social science (three recommended), one year of art, and two years of a foreign language (three years in the same language recommended).

All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Ohio State University Undergraduate Admissions Office.