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Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

53%

Acceptance Rate

$12,485

Avg Cost (In-State)

$36,722

Avg Cost (Out-of-State)

83%

Graduation Rate

61,369

Total Enrollment

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Source: Common Data Set

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Application requirements

Regular Deadline

February 1

Early Deadline

November 1 (Early Action)

Common App

Yes

Test Policy

Test Optional

Essays Required

1

Letters of Rec

0

Application Fee

$60

Interview

Not required

Essays: One required essay, maximum 550 words on topics such as overcoming challenges, leadership, or community service

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Graduate outcomes

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

$51,438

Median Earnings at 6 Years

median graduate salary 6 years after starting

$60,409

Median Earnings at 10 Years

median graduate salary 10 years after starting

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.

ProgramMedian earnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Graduates
Communication and Media Studies.$41,232$62,096571
Finance and Financial Management Services.$65,181$97,986544
Psychology, General.$32,276$54,182479
Marketing.$56,465$81,119474
Accounting and Related Services.$62,399$90,850345
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.$71,175$81,795339
Computer Engineering.$83,342$123,731324
Biology, General.$32,356$64,324305

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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