Ohio State University-Main Campus
Public four-year university in Columbus, OH that costs an average of $17,269 a year after financial aid, admits 61% of applicants and graduates 87% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$17,269
Acceptance rate
61%
Graduation rate
87%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$67,080
PublicLarge city45,638 undergraduates
Cost of Ohio State University-Main Campus
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $31,162 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $13,641 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $42,423 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $15,178 |
| Books and supplies | $1,020 |
| Average net price after aid | $17,269 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $6,061 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,538 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,708 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,203 |
| $110,001+ | $27,873 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Ohio State University-Main Campus's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 61% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,387 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 640–720 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 670–760 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 28–32 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 87% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 94% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $56,889 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $67,080 |
| Rank in Ohio (earnings) | 13th of 73 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $19,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $222 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 23% |
| Students with federal loans | 29% |
Majors and programs at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (127)
Certificate programs (28)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 64 | $79,288 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 120 | $69,535 | $21,500 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | $51,848 | $17,500 |
| Anthropology | 4 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Area Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 9 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 35 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 19 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 3 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 1 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 | — | — |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 3 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 28 | — | — |
| Marine Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | 15 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 9 | — | — |
| Public Health | 5 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 69 | — | $17,203 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | $15,770 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (18)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | $43,371 | — |
| Animal Sciences | — | $38,290 | $12,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $38,136 | $12,976 |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | $9,751 |
| Agricultural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | $12,000 |
| Agricultural Public Services | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | — | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | — | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (17)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $97,496 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $72,431 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (110)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | — | $277,783 | $103,346 |
| Veterinary Medicine | — | $186,819 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 36 | $148,668 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 438 | $118,526 | $50,915 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 126 | $116,832 | $41,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 450 | $98,942 | $61,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 194 | $97,076 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 85 | $96,676 | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 26 | $92,693 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 117 | $84,112 | $38,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | 182 | $81,685 | $20,500 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 88 | $81,195 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 120 | $79,716 | $35,375 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 89 | $79,266 | $40,999 |
| Public Administration | 198 | $71,889 | $39,922 |
| Architecture | — | $66,182 | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 47 | $64,103 | — |
| Public Health | 149 | $63,729 | $40,858 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 77 | $62,225 | $38,400 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 8 | $59,219 | — |
| Social Work | 792 | $55,238 | $41,000 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 40 | $54,980 | — |
| Education | 354 | $53,701 | $28,500 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 66 | $51,839 | $41,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 66 | $51,717 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 66 | $50,543 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 124 | $49,665 | $31,020 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 15 | $37,787 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | 53 | — | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 30 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 10 | — | — |
| Agricultural Engineering | 12 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 3 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 18 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 2 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 53 | — | $41,000 |
| Area Studies | 10 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 3 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 9 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 3 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 23 | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 13 | — | — |
| Biology | 5 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 8 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 51 | — | — |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 8 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 36 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 23 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 23 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 44 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 146 | — | — |
| Dance | 13 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 6 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 18 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 80 | — | $31,057 |
| Economics | 50 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 19 | — | — |
| Engineering | 15 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 69 | — | $20,583 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | 34 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 29 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 8 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services | 11 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 21 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 6 | — | — |
| Genetics | 6 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 6 | — | — |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 14 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 15 | — | — |
| History | 11 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 17 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 59 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 29 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 43 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 9 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 46 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 18 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 20 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 17 | — | — |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | — | — |
| Music | 30 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 24 | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 1 | — | — |
| Physics | 64 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 29 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 17 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 41 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 25 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 | — | — |
| Sociology | 19 | — | — |
| Statistics | 37 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 25 | — | — |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 28 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 17 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (86)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 85 | $137,191 | $63,764 |
| Chemistry | 88 | $114,377 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 21 | $99,489 | — |
| Physics | 58 | $94,730 | — |
| Sociology | 20 | $84,879 | — |
| Education | 168 | $76,360 | $38,500 |
| Biology | 57 | $72,416 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 194 | $69,567 | $65,261 |
| English Language and Literature | 37 | $61,308 | — |
| Music | 23 | $54,478 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 15 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 18 | — | — |
| Agricultural Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 7 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 11 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 12 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 2 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 10 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 29 | — | — |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 9 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 22 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 39 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 37 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 9 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 26 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 17 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 38 | — | $44,312 |
| Computer Engineering | 37 | — | — |
| Dance | 3 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 3 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 26 | — | — |
| Economics | 16 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 83 | — | — |
| Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | 12 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services | 5 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 29 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Genetics | 9 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 8 | — | — |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 8 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 12 | — | — |
| History | 21 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 7 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 11 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 6 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 36 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 41 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 37 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 10 | — | — |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 14 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 11 | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | 11 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 11 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 24 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 6 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 12 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 19 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 6 | — | — |
| Public Health | 5 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 45 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 21 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | — | — |
| Social Work | 19 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 11 | — | — |
| Statistics | 16 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 10 | — | — |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 17 | — | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | — | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 18 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (7)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 241 | $133,274 | $250,316 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 337 | $108,615 | $194,841 |
| Optometry | 130 | $100,289 | $175,334 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 241 | $95,826 | $130,000 |
| Law | 361 | $83,997 | $75,106 |
| Medicine | 385 | $64,311 | $191,485 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (21)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 74 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 6 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 6 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 3 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 22 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 2 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 5 | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 81 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 17 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | 1 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 33 | — | — |
| Public Health | 2 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 56 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 75 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 20 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 21 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Ohio
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Cincinnati | $24,917 | 85% | $60,832 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | Athens | $20,666 | 85% | $61,938 |
| Kent State University at Kent | Kent | $20,294 | 86% | $51,178 |
| Miami University-Oxford | Oxford | $29,447 | 75% | $63,814 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | Bowling Green | $21,453 | 81% | $52,269 |
| University of Toledo | Toledo | $16,406 | 92% | $55,537 |
| University of Akron Main Campus | Akron | $13,072 | 60% | $51,221 |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland | $13,754 | 91% | $56,979 |
About Ohio State University-Main Campus
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, OH |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 45,638 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | osu.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ohio State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
Ohio State University-Main Campus admits 61% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,387 on the SAT.
How much does Ohio State University-Main Campus cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $31,162 a year (tuition and fees: $13,641 in-state, $42,423 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,269 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,061.
How much do Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $67,080 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 13th of 73 similar colleges in Ohio. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer engineering ($91,602 a year after graduation).
What is Ohio State University-Main Campus's graduation rate?
87% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 94% of first-year students return for a second year.