Ohio State University
A good fit for students who want a major research university experience and in-state Ohio residents. no major red flags in the data. strong 88% graduation rate.
About This School
Ohio State University is a public institution located in Columbus, Ohio with approximately 45,638 undergraduate students enrolled. Ohio State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 61%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,339 per year. The graduation rate is 88%, and the typical graduate earns $53,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The Ohio State University is a public research university in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1870, it is the flagship institution of the University System of Ohio. It is designated a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant university by the Government of Ohio.
This is a strong option for students who want a well-resourced flagship university experience at a genuinely reasonable cost — median debt at graduation is just $14,500, which is low for a school of this size and reputation. The 88% graduation rate and 94% freshman retention signal that most students who start here finish, which matters more than the 51% acceptance rate suggests about selectivity. The one honest caveat: median earnings of $53,600 a decade out are solid but not exceptional, so your outcome will depend heavily on your major and how well you take advantage of a very large institution.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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What This School Looks For
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (45,638 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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