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One of the biggest universities in the nation as well as one of the proudest, The Ohio State University has about 46,000 undergraduate students. Find them hanging out at the Oval or the student union on OSU's huge, friendly main campus in vibrant downtown Columbus -- or on a satellite campus in a nearby city like Marion or Newark. Its student body is predominantly white. Buckeyes flock to its finance, biology, and psychology programs. Even though OSU is no longer the party school it used to be, the social scene remains a big draw. Greek life is prevalent, though it's easy to find alternate house parties or, for the over-21 crowd, bars and clubs. Most students are happy with their experience at the college, which makes sense because Buckeyes are known for their school spirit. OSU is a huge sports school: Football unites the campus (as does the act of hating rival Michigan), and no one manages to graduate without memorizing the cheers. Notable alumni include artist Roy Lichtenstein and Goosebumps author R.L. Stine, who created an OSU scholarship for English majors devoted to creative writing.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
FALL 2020 PLAN: OSU is offering a combination of in-person, remote, and hybrid courses this fall. In-person classes will have limited capacity, and some will be hosted at auditoriums and performance halls. To help promote safety, dining hall capacity will also be limited, and the school will be offering mobile ordering and meal pick-up services. iPads will be sent out to eligible students enrolled in online classes.
costs
Est. Full Price 2020-2021
$28,200
% of students who get any grants
66%
Est. price for students who receive aid
$19,500
Average price for low-income students
$9,300
admissions
Acceptance rate
52%
Median SAT/ACT Score
1350/30
SAT/ACT Required for Fall 2021?
no
Enrollment
45,770
Financial Aid
% of students with need who get grants
85%
% of need met
71%
% of students who get merit* grants
21%
Average merit grant
$7,210
student success
Graduation rate
84%
Average time to a degree
4.3 years
Average student debt
$20,500
Average salary within 5 years
$54,300
% earning more than $28,000
79%
key deadlines
Early decision application
Nov 1
Regular application
Feb 1
coronavirus update
FALL 2020 PLAN: OSU is offering a combination of in-person, remote, and hybrid courses this fall. In-person classes will have limited capacity, and some will be hosted at auditoriums and performance halls. To help promote safety, dining hall capacity will also be limited, and the school will be offering mobile ordering and meal pick-up services. iPads will be sent out to eligible students enrolled in online classes.
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