Ohio State University
Common Data Set 2020-21
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Acceptance Rate
68.5%
Applications
49,087
Admitted
33,619
Enrolled
8,623
SAT Composite 25th
1,230
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$60,409
10 yrs after enrollment
88%
6-year completion
$17,339
sticker minus grants
$19,976
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
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General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Dawn W
Last Name:allace-Pascoe
Title:Resource Planning Analyst
Office:383 Bricker Hall
Address Line 1:190 North Oval Mall
Zipcode43,210
Phone:614-292-1340
Email Address:wallace-pascoe.103@osu.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://oaa.osu.edu/institutional-data
City:Columbus
StateOH
Name of College/University:The Ohio State University - Columbus Campus
Street Address Line 1:Student Academic Services Building, 281 W est Lane
CityColumbus/Ohio/43210/USA
Main Phone Number:614-292-OHIO
WWW Home Page Address:http://www.osu.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):614
Admissions Phone Number:292-3980
Admissions Email Address:Freshmen and Transfer: askabuckeye@osu.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:http://undergrad.osu.edu/apply
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateX
DiplomaX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
SATX
ACTX
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language2
Social studies2
History1
Computer Science1
Total academic units19
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language3
Social studies3
History1
Computer Science1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80022
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69953
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59924
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4991
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80042
SAT Math: 600-69939
SAT Math: 500-59917
SAT Math: 400-4992
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160024
SAT Composite: 1200-139958
SAT Composite: 1000-119916
SAT Composite: 800-9992
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3647
ACT Composite: 24-2944
ACT Composite: 18-238
ACT Composite: 12-171
ACT Composite: 6-110
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:Admission standards to selected colleges and majors vary and can be higher than the 2.0 minimum.
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://registrar.osu.edu/transfer_credit/transferCreditPolicy.pdf
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 16 Common Data Set 2020-2021 The Ohio State University--Columbus Campus E. ACADEM IC OFFERINGS AND POLICIES E1 Special study options: Identify those programs available at your institution. Refer to the glossary for definitions. X Accelerated program X Cooperative education program X Cross-registration X Distance learning X Double major X Dual enrollment X English as a Second Language (ESL) X Exchange student program (domestic) External degree program X Honors Program X Independent study X Internships X Liberal arts/career combination X Student-designed major X Study abroad X Teacher certification program X W eekend college Other (specify): E2 Has been removed from the CDS. E3 Areas in which all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation: X Arts/fine arts Computer literacy X English (including composition) X Foreign languages X History X Humanities X Mathematics Philosophy X Sciences (biological or physical) X Social science X Other (describe): Data Analysis
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Weekend collegeX
Other (specify):X
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:Data Analysis
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)26%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing79%
Percent who live off campus or commute21%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)19%
Percent of males who join fraternities6%
Percent of females who join sororities10%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing24%
Percent who live off campus or commute76%
Percent of students age 25 and older6%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Cooperative housingX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://sfa.osu.edu/incoming-freshmen/about-aid/net-price-calculator
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Minimum12
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
Financial Aid
14 TABLESAcademic Year2020-2021 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$48,922,047
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$14,629,776
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$132,169,484
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$8,148,787
Total Scholarships/Grants$203,870,095
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$92,993,096
Federal Work-Study$9,819,419
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$102,812,515
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$96,881
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,082,654
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$71,659,175
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$7,105,197
Total Scholarships/Grants$81,943,907
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$90,889,541
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$90,889,541
Parent Loans$41,515,458
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$42,460,335
Athletic Awards$18,326,771
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.8,739
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Other (specify):X
Specify:Institution’s own “Affidavit of Financial Support for International Process for First-Year/Freshman Students
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month2
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
Students must reply by (date): Month5
Students must reply by (date): Day1
Federal Nursing LoansX
State LoansX
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio19