Ohio State University-Main Campus
190 N. Oval MallColumbus, OH 43210
(292) 646-8600
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 63485
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.osu.edu/
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $10,037.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $25,785.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $42,285.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 540 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 730 |
| SAT Writing | 560 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
| ACT English | 26 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Writing | 8 | 9 |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 83% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 19% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,250.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 13% |
| Average state aid | $1,337.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 72% |
| Average institutional aid | $7,346.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 46% |
| Average student loan | $7,129.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- African-american/Black Studies
- Agricultural and Extension Education Services
- Agricultural and Food Products Processing
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Anatomy
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textiles
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/art Studies
- Astronomy
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
- Audiology/Audiologist
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biophysics
- Biostatistics
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chinese Language and Literature
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Comparative Literature
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Engineering
- Criminology
- Dairy Science
- Dance
- Dental Clinical Sciences
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Dentistry
- Design and Visual Communications
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- East Asian Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- English Language and Literature
- Entomology
- Environmental Science
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Family Resource Management Studies
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Finance
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Fine Arts and art Studies
- Food Science
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science
- German Language and Literature
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
- Hebrew Language and Literature
- History
- Horticultural Science
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Human Nutrition
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Industrial and Product Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Insurance
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Global Studies
- Islamic Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Korean Language and Literature
- Landscape Architecture
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
- Linguistics
- Livestock Management
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Medicine
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Microbiology
- Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Molecular Genetics
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Performance
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Natural Resources/Conservation
- Neuroscience
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nutrition Sciences
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Optometry
- Ornamental Horticulture
- Pathology/Experimental Pathology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physics
- Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
- Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
- Plant Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Portuguese Language and Literature
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Russian Language and Literature
- Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Soil Science and Agronomy
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
- Technical Teacher Education
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences
- Vision Science/Physiological Optics
- Women's Studies
- Zoology/Animal Biology
- Actuarial Science
Ohio State University-Main Campus Scholarships
Cunningham 4-H Leadership Scholarship
Annual award for an Ohio resident who is a college sophomore, junior or senior currently enrolled at the Ohio State University main campus (in Columbus, Ohio) that plans to study in any area. Preference will be given to students currently enrolled in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and/or the College of Human Ecology. Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Selection will be based on: 20% for 4-H activities; 3% on 4-H Leadership; 10% on academic achievements; 30% college leadership; and 10% on student's personal statement. more...
G. Donald Wheeler & Robert S. Demorest Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Capital University, Ohio State University, Ohio Wesleyan University or Otterbein College pursuing studies in Music. Applicants must have exceptional talent and ability in the field of music. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
H.M. Butch O'Neill Beta Theta Pi Leadership Fund
Scholarship for full-time college sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are active members of the Theta Delta Chapter of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity at Ohio State University. Applicants must currently hold or in the prior year held the position of president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, scholarship chair, risk management officer, or rush chairman, and have a minimum 2.8 GPA. Due date and number of awards may vary. Contact the fraternity or foundation for more information and/or application. more...
Dr. Clyde & Dora Purdy Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for Knox County, Ohio residents who are undergraduate students enrolled at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Ohio State University. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Ronald D. Baker, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Ohio State University who are majoring in Turfgrass Management. Due date, award amount, and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Ohio Scholarships
Multicultural Scholar Programs -(Merit and Need Based)
Scholarship for multicultural undergraduate students attending Miami University. Minimum requirements needed to be considered are demonstrated academic merit and financial need. Award amount and number of awards may vary. FAFSA results need to be submitted by February 15th. more...
Raymond P. Holland, Jr. Engineering Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate sophomores or juniors students attending Cedarville University in Ohio full-time, majoring in Engineering. Preference given to students with financial need. Candidates must have a minimum 3.3 GPA and must exhibit excellence, creativity, dedication and common sense in their studies and application of engineering principles. Recipients are nominated and selected by department faculty; no application is necessary. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Mary E. Pottorf Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Ohio University. Priority given to male students pursuing studies in Christian Ministry; second priority given to students from Union County, Ohio; third priority given to Ohio residents. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Robert V. Corning Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Urbana University. Selection based on academic merit, financial need, leadership and volunteer service. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Glenn A. Barr Scholarship in Spanish
Annual award for an undergraduate student attending Miami University in Ohio, majoring in a Foreign Language (Spanish). Due date and award amount varies. more...
Frances V. Kaufman Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students attending the Cleveland Institute of Art. Applicants must have financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Julian Stanczak '54 Scholarship in Drawing
Scholarship for third or fourth year students attending the Cleveland Institute of Art majoring in Drawing. Applicants must show excellence in the use or color and concept. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Dorothy Wirth Holden Scholarship
Scholarship for female residents of Central Ohio who are undergraduate students attending Capital University, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus State Community College, Franklin University, Ohio Dominican University, Ohio State University or Otterbein College. Awards will be based on financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Dr. Willmarth R. Paine Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Toledo College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Pre-Dentistry. Students must demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. A FAFSA must be submitted by April 1st. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
General Music Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Cedarville University in Ohio, majoring in Music. Applicants are required to audition and are awarded based on performance ability. Due and number of awards varies. more...