Ohio State Admissions Information
Ohio State University–Columbus
Columbus, OH (
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Ohio State University is a public research university in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1870, it is one of the largest schools in the United States and is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the country. Its business school and political science program are among the best in the nation, and its medical center is considered one of America’s best hospitals. Ohio State University offers 170 undergraduate majors and has additional campuses in the Ohio towns of Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark, and Wooster.
With 950 registered student organizations, OSU has a stellar array of campus activities and clubs. Its football team is a Division I contender, and the University offers a range of athletic programs, including swimming, fencing, soccer, and rugby. Columbus is the largest city and capital of Ohio. Students have easy access to the city’s many Broadway shows, performing arts centers, and outdoor attractions.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
110 Enarson Hall
154 West 12th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210 |
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| Phone Number: |
(614) 292-6446 |
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| Website: |
www.osu.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Public, Research Institution |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Urban |
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| Athletics: |
Division I, Club, Intercollegiate, Scholarship, Intramural Sports |
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| Degrees offered: |
Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
42,082 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
15% |
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| Percent international: |
4% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
48:52 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
19:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Business/Marketing
Social Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences
Health Professions
Engineering |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Cross-Registration
Distance Learning
Double Major
Dual Enrollment of High School Students
ESL
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
Liberal Arts/Career Combination
ROTC, Air Force
ROTC, Army
ROTC, Navy
Semester At Sea
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Visiting/Exchange Student Program
Washington Semester |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed housing
Apartments for married students
Cooperative housing
Special housing for students with disabilities
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
Women's housing
Apartments for single students
Fraternity/Sorority housing
Special housing for international students |
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Activities:
| 950 Registered Student Organizations |
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Fun Facts
- Voted #8 "Best Athletic Facilities"
- Voted #18 "Top Public Universities"
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- Voted #17 "Best Political Science Program"
- Voted #21 "Best Business School"
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Admissions Information
Ohio State admissions officials note that an applicant's secondary school record, class rank, GPA, and standardized test scores are the most important factors in the admissions process. Other factors include a candidate's extracurricular activities, work experience, application essay, talents, volunteer work, and whether an applicant is a first-generation college student. Admissions officials will also consider a student's character, geographical residence, racial/ethnic status, recommendations, and state residency.
| Admissions address: |
110 Enarson Hall
154 West 12th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210 |
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| Phone number: |
(614) 292-3980 |
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| Fax number: |
(614) 292-4818 |
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| Admissions Website: |
http://undergrad.osu.edu/admissions |
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| Email: |
askabuckeye@osu.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Mabel Freeman, Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
24,302 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
76% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
February 1 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
N/A |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
No |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay
Standardized Test Scores |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
Yes (SAT or ACT with Writing) |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Considers single highest test date. |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
540
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595
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650
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51%
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| SAT Math |
580
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635
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690
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51%
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| SAT Writing |
540
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590
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640
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51%
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| College Board code: |
1592 |
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| ACT code: |
3312 |
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