31%
Acceptance Rate
$71,520
Avg Cost (In-State)
$71,520
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
84.4%
Graduation Rate
1,732
Total Enrollment
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Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 15
Early Deadline
November 15 (Early Decision I), January 15 (Early Decision II)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
2
Interview
Available
Essays: Common App personal essay required; supplemental essay optional but recommended
Note: Interview strongly recommended but not required; counselor recommendation also required
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$46,627
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$71,830
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
84%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $29,962 | $52,945 | 39 |
| Economics. | $58,082 | $103,791 | 31 |
| Political Science and Government. | $39,550 | — | 27 |
| Psychology, General. | $39,203 | — | 24 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $23,082 | $53,620 | 21 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | — | $72,305 | — |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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Ohio College Opportunity Grant
~$16k valueOhio need-based grant: $4,392/year at OH publics for low-income residents.
Who it helps: Low-income Ohio residents attending OH public or eligible private 4-year colleges.
How to use: File FAFSA. School awards automatically based on EFC.
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Source ↗Scholarships
Scholarships you may qualify for.
Kenyon Review Writers Workshop Scholarship
$500-full workshop fee
nationalEmerging adult + young writers attending Kenyon Review Writers Workshop at Kenyon College.
Deadline: March
Learn more ↗Oberlin Dean's Scholarship + Merit
$15,000-$30,000/year
universityOberlin incoming freshmen with academic merit; multiple named awards.
Deadline: January 15
Learn more ↗Ohio State Bar Foundation Scholarship
$1,000-$5,000
stateOH law students with academic merit + service.
Deadline: Varies
Learn more ↗Ohio State Morrill Scholarship Program
Tuition + fees + room/board (Distinction tier)
universityOSU incoming freshmen committed to diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Three tiers.
Deadline: November 1
Learn more ↗Case Western Bolton Scholars Program
Full tuition + faculty mentor + research stipend
universityTop CWRU incoming freshmen via competitive process.
Deadline: Mid-December
Learn more ↗Ohio Nurses Association Scholarship
$1,000-$2,500
stateOH nursing students at accredited programs.
Deadline: Varies
Learn more ↗UC President's Leadership Award
Up to full tuition
universityTop UC incoming freshmen via competitive process; combines academics + leadership.
Deadline: December 1
Learn more ↗Cleveland Foundation Scholarships
$500-$15,000
localCleveland-area students; one app routes to 100+ named scholarship funds.
Deadline: January 31
Learn more ↗Greater Cincinnati Foundation Scholarships
$500-$10,000
localGreater Cincinnati area students; multiple named funds.
Deadline: February 15
Learn more ↗Round-by-round
Acceptance rates by application round.
The single overall 31% rate hides a 2–4x gap between ED and RD at most selective schools. Class of 2027 cycle.
Early Decision I
50%
acceptance
Early Decision II
38%
acceptance
Regular Decision
26%
acceptance
Overall ~28%.
Source ↗Regular Decision
31.03%
acceptance
Bulk-imported from College Scorecard (admission_rate.overall). Deadline/notification dates are typical RD defaults; revise as needed.
Source ↗Class profile
Who actually goes here.
From the most recent Common Data Set and IPEDS.
13.0%
% Pell-eligible
Federal Pell grant recipients
11.0%
% first-generation
First in family to attend college
17.0%
% in-state
Residents of the college's home state
13.0%
% URM
Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native combined
28.0%
Yield rate
Share of admitted students who enroll
93.0%
1st-to-2nd year retention
Freshmen who return as sophomores
88.0%
6-year grad rate
Graduate within 150% normal time
Demonstrated interest
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