Ohio State University Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores

The Ohio State University is a large, public university with an acceptance rate of 52%. Considering applying to Ohio State? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores of admitted students. Why Ohio State University? Location: Columbus, OhioCampus Features: One of the largest universities in the U.S., the attractive OSU campus includes numerous green spaces and a mix of architectural styles. The schools stadium seats over 100,000 people.Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1Athletics: The OSU Buckeyes compete in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference.Highlights: Ohio State ranks among the top 20 public universities in the country, and it is one of the best Ohio colleges. OSU has strong schools of business and law, and the political science department is highly ranked. Acceptance Rate During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Ohio State University had an acceptance rate of 52%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 52 were admitted, making OSUs admissions process competitive. Admissions Statistics (2017-18) Number of Applicants 48,077 Percent Admitted 52% Percent Admitted Who Enrolled (Yield) 32% SAT Scores and Requirements Ohio State University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 35% of admitted students submitted SAT scores. SAT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile ERW 590 690 Math 650 760 ERW=Evidence-Based Reading and Writing This admissions data tells us that most of OSUs admitted students fall within the top 20% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Ohio State University scored between 590 and 690, while 25% scored below 590 and 25% scored above 690. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 650 and 760, while 25% scored below 650 and 25% scored above 760. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1450 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at OSU. Requirements Ohio State University does not require the SAT writing section. Note that Ohio State does not superscore SAT results, however, there is no minimum SAT score requirement for admission. ACT Scores and Requirements OSU requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 80% of admitted students submitted ACT scores. ACT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile English 26 34 Math 27 32 Composite 27 32 This admissions data tells us that most of OSUs admitted students fall within the top 14% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Ohio State University received a composite ACT score between 27 and 32, while 25% scored above 32 and 25% scored below 27. The ACT is the most popular standardized test for applicants to Ohio State and admitted students have some of the highest ACT scores across colleges in Ohio. Requirements Note that Ohio State does not superscore ACT results, however, there is no minimum ACT score requirement for admission. Ohio State does not require the ACT writing section. GPA Ohio State University does not provide data about admitted students high school GPAs. Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph Ohio State University Applicants Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph. Data courtesy of Cappex.   The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Ohio State University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and  calculate your chances of getting in  with a free Cappex account. Admissions Chances Ohio State University has a holistic admissions process which takes into consideration the rigor of your high school courses, not simply grades and test scores alone. AP, IB and Honors courses also carry extra weight. Ohio State is also interested in your leadership experiences, extracurricular activities, and work experience. Finally, if you are a first-generation college student or part of an underrepresented group, you may get additional consideration. At a minimum, OSU wants applicants who have taken four years of English, three years of math (four recommended), three years of natural science including significant lab work, two years of social science (three recommended), one year of art, and two years of a foreign language (three years in the same language recommended). All admissions data has been sourced from the  National Center for Education Statistics  and  Ohio State University Undergraduate Admissions Office.