Ohio State University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Ohio State's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Ohio State acceptance rate by year
40,047 of 81,392 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 60.6% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 81,392 | 40,047 | 49.2% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 72,829 | 44,116 | 60.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 70,028 | 35,588 | 50.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 65,189 | 34,370 | 52.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 58,180 | 33,269 | 57.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 49,087 | 33,619 | 68.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 47,703 | 25,634 | 53.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 48,077 | 24,988 | 52.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 47,782 | 22,964 | 48.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 44,845 | 24,265 | 54.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 40,240 | 19,872 | 49.4% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Ohio State deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Ohio State's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early action Apply by Decisions December 11 (Ohio residents and Stamps Eminence applicants) / January 22 (non-Ohio residents and international)
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions March 5
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Ohio State
Ohio State offers early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Ohio State
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
What counts
What Ohio State weighs
From section C7 of Ohio State's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
Important
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- First-generation status
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Considered
- Character
- Where you live
- State residency
Not considered
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation
- Demonstrated interest
Waitlist
Ohio State waitlist
5,358 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 2,278 accepted it, and 2,049 were admitted from it (89.9% of those who stayed on).
Cost
What Ohio State costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Ohio State's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Ohio State's 49.2%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Ohio State admissions
What is Ohio State's acceptance rate?
Ohio State admitted 40,047 of 81,392 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 49.2%. That is down from 60.6% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Ohio State test-optional for 2026–27?
No. Ohio State requires the SAT or ACT from first-year applicants for 2026–27.
When are Ohio State's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early action: November 1, 2026; Regular decision: January 15, 2027. Check Ohio State's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Ohio State?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1300–1440 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 25% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1440 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- Ohio State University Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Ohio State first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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