About
The Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. Established as a land-grant institution, it serves a large student body and focuses on areas such as education, research, healthcare, and community engagement.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Applied
72,829
72,829 candidates competed
Admitted
44,116
60.6% acceptance rate
Enrolled
9,607
21.8% yield
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
88%
Overall completion
88%
4-year graduation
72%
4-year graduation
72%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
88%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
88%
Full-time retention
94%
Full-time retention
94%
Pell equity
9.3pp gap
Pell recipients
80%1092 of 1362
Non-Pell (all)
89%5866 of 6570
Subsidized loan, no Pell
86%1093 of 1272
No Federal Aid
90%4773 of 5298
Non-Pell students graduate at a 9.3-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 418 Title IV programs, 153 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 265 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Total programs
418
Passing
153
36.6% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national
Pass / fail distribution
418programs
- Passing153 · 36.6%
- No Data265 · 63.4%
- Failing0 · 0.0%
Severity spectrum
Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
2
Watch
6
Safe
145
No data
265
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Program
Typical
Benchmark
EP gap
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$59,984
$56,700
Same-State BA Median
+5.8%
+$3,284
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+5.8%
$59,984 vs $56,700
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$37,445
$34,808
Same-State HS Median
+7.6%
+$2,637
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+7.6%
$37,445 vs $34,808
Ethnic Cultural Minority Gender and Group Studies
Bachelor Degree · Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
$40,713
$34,808
Same-State HS Median
+17.0%
+$5,905
Ethnic Cultural Minority Gender and Group Studies
Bachelor Degree · Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
+17.0%
$40,713 vs $34,808
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Other
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$68,045
$56,700
Same-State BA Median
+20.0%
+$11,345
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Other
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+20.0%
$68,045 vs $56,700
Educational Administration and Supervision
Bachelor Degree · Education
$42,187
$34,808
Same-State HS Median
+21.2%
+$7,379
Educational Administration and Supervision
Bachelor Degree · Education
+21.2%
$42,187 vs $34,808
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness
Master's Degree · Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
$59,334
$48,304
National Same-Field BA Median
+22.8%
+$11,030
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness
Master's Degree · Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
+22.8%
$59,334 vs $48,304
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$70,191
$56,700
Same-State BA Median
+23.8%
+$13,491
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+23.8%
$70,191 vs $56,700
English Language and Literature General
Master's Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
$51,416
$41,236
National Same-Field BA Median
+24.7%
+$10,180
English Language and Literature General
Master's Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
+24.7%
$51,416 vs $41,236
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Program
Median debt
Median earnings
Debt burden
Medicine
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$194,318
$99,404
196%
Medicine
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$194,318 debt · $99,404 earn
Optometry
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$178,017
$132,661
134%
Optometry
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$178,017 debt · $132,661 earn
Dentistry
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$205,326
$198,071
104%
Dentistry
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$205,326 debt · $198,071 earn
Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences and Administration
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$133,934
$137,783
97%
Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences and Administration
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$133,934 debt · $137,783 earn
Law
First Professional Degree · Legal Professions And Studies
$99,199
$122,732
81%
Law
First Professional Degree · Legal Professions And Studies
$99,199 debt · $122,732 earn
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Doctoral Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$61,500
$76,684
80%
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Doctoral Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$61,500 debt · $76,684 earn
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$41,000
$59,984
68%
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$41,000 debt · $59,984 earn
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$24,250
$37,445
65%
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$24,250 debt · $37,445 earn
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Accredited since 1913Next review Aug 2027
Programmatic accreditations · 53
Action history · 87
- Jan 2026Renewal of AccreditationAccreditation Council for Pharmacy Education · Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- Nov 2025Renewal of AccreditationAmerican Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education · Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Oct 2025Renewal of AccreditationAmerican Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation · Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- Sep 2025Renewal of AccreditationCouncil on Education for Public Health · Public Health (PHBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level school of public health
- Oct 2024Heightened Monitoring or Focused ReviewAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation · Predoctoral
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$17,339
+$1,661vs R1 Research median $15,678
Federal loans
28.8%
In-state tuition
$13,244
Out-of-state
$40,022
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 13,778 students received $82.1M in Pell grants, alongside $321.8M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients
13,778
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$82.1M
$82,149,991 total
Direct Loans
$321.8M
28,816 loan awards
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
12k’20
12k’21
11k’22
12k’23
14k’24
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Subsidized$38.4M
8,848 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$53.1M
11,749 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$115.4M
3,509 loan awards
Parent PLUS$67.7M
2,997 loan awards
Grad PLUS$47.2M
1,713 loan awards
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 10,455 borrowers who entered repayment, 134 (1.2%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
1.2%
-1.1pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
10,455
Defaulted
134
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
4.5%-4.8
2017
4.4%-4.8
2018
3.6%-3.4
2019
1.2%-1.1
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at OSU
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs253
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
13,090 total completions
01Business
2,74721.0%
01Business
2,74721.0%
02Health Professions
2,49219.0%
02Health Professions
2,49219.0%
03Engineering
2,25317.2%
03Engineering
2,25317.2%
04Biological Sciences
1,2909.9%
04Biological Sciences
1,2909.9%
05Social Sciences
1,0448.0%
05Social Sciences
1,0448.0%
06Public Admin
7645.8%
06Public Admin
7645.8%
07Education
7125.4%
07Education
7125.4%
08Psychology
6685.1%
08Psychology
6685.1%
09Agriculture
5794.4%
09Agriculture
5794.4%
10Communication
5414.1%
10Communication
5414.1%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
61,443
12-mo unduplicated
66,462
Undergraduate
49,934
Graduate
16,528
Gender split
Men
47%31,525
Women
53%34,937
Race / ethnicity composition
White
59.8%
Asian
10.8%
Black
7.9%
Non-resident
7.6%
Hispanic
5.8%
Two or more
4.9%
Unknown
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
956
496 M · 460 W
Women athletes
48.1%
Athletic aid
$29.6M
Total student aid
Budget
$295.3M
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$15.2M
$13.8M
Recruiting expense
$2.9M
$1.2M
Head-coach salaries
$1.2M
$273K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 19
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
101
132
$5,148,957
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
101 M · 132 W
Football
122
—
$92,359,309
Football
122 M · —
Lacrosse
49
42
$5,711,359
Lacrosse
49 M · 42 W
Rowing
—
79
$3,130,182
Rowing
— · 79 W
Swimming
39
39
$5,770,533
Swimming
39 M · 39 W
Soccer
28
28
$5,055,966
Soccer
28 M · 28 W
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
4.81
289 offenses · 60,046 students
3-year trend
5.422 yrs ago11.031 yr ago4.81Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
1,291
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
366
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
26
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
8
Criminal offenses by type
Motor vehicle theft
77
Rape
67
Fondling
67
Burglary
43
Aggravated assault
26
Robbery
5
Arson
3
Murder
1
By location
289total
- On campus241
- Non-campus38
- Public property10
Includes 78 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
23
Domestic violence
34
Dating violence
73
Stalking
130 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
- Race4
- Religion4
- Ethnicity2
- National origin2
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons11
Drugs13114
Liquor63644
Residence-hall fires
- NOSKER HOUSE1 firePaper ignitedDamage $0-$99
- SIEBERT HALL1 fireCooking1 injured · 0 deathsDamage $100-$999
- Houck House1 fireCookingDamage $0-$99
- Jones Tower1 fireElectricalDamage $1,000-$9,999
Data quality: 38 reports were later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
16.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
5,205
OSU vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions OSU selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectOhio State University-Main Campus | 88% | — | 61,443 | $17,339 | R1 Research |
| 86% | 60.6% | 50,737 | $32,875 | R1 Research | |
| 68% | 86.1% | 56,365 | $16,674 | R1 Research | |
| 93% | 9.0% | 47,335 | $12,548 | R1 Research | |
| 91% | 24.2% | 56,311 | $6,541 | R1 Research | |
| 85% | 42.4% | 59,238 | $14,355 | R1 Research | |
| 89% | 44.8% | 41,725 | $15,678 | R1 Research | |
| 93% | 15.6% | 52,855 | $13,138 | R1 Research | |
| 85% | 79.7% | 56,666 | $16,778 | R1 Research | |
| 85% | 39.1% | 56,997 | $14,091 | R1 Research | |
| 90% | 45.2% | 51,044 | $17,354 | R1 Research | |
| Peer group median | 88% | 43.6% | 56,311 | $15,678 |
Institutions like OSU
Explore the federal data for institutions in OSU's comparison group.
- R1 ResearchPennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Grad rate86%Admit rate60.6%Enrollment50,737Net price$32,875View data - R1 ResearchArizona
University of Arizona
Grad rate68%Admit rate86.1%Enrollment56,365Net price$16,674View data - R1 ResearchCalifornia
University of California-Los Angeles
Grad rate93%Admit rate9.0%Enrollment47,335Net price$12,548View data - R1 ResearchFlorida
University of Florida
Grad rate91%Admit rate24.2%Enrollment56,311Net price$6,541View data - R1 ResearchIllinois
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Grad rate85%Admit rate42.4%Enrollment59,238Net price$14,355View data - R1 ResearchMaryland
University of Maryland-College Park
Grad rate89%Admit rate44.8%Enrollment41,725Net price$15,678View data - R1 ResearchMichigan
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Grad rate93%Admit rate15.6%Enrollment52,855Net price$13,138View data - R1 ResearchMinnesota
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Grad rate85%Admit rate79.7%Enrollment56,666Net price$16,778View data - R1 ResearchWashington
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Grad rate85%Admit rate39.1%Enrollment56,997Net price$14,091View data - R1 ResearchWisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Grad rate90%Admit rate45.2%Enrollment51,044Net price$17,354View data
Campuses
The 5 campuses that make up Ohio State University.
OSU Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Institutional Research and Planning
Email
admin-irp [at] osu.edu
Phone
614-292-2461
Address
University Square South
15 E. 15th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
Empowering Ohio State to use data and analytics to shape the future by engaging in institutional research, official reporting, institutional effectiveness activities, data visualization, survey research, assessment and accreditation data support, mixed-methods research, and advanced analytics.
Visit IR office pageTeam
3 members
- Michele J. Hansen, PhDAssociate Vice President for Institutional Research and Planning
- Mitsu Narui, PhDDirector of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment
- Jay V. Johnson MA, PMPAssistant Vice President for Institutional Research and Reporting
Common Data Set
OSU's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Source publications
Reports & documents (6)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardirp.osu.edu
- Data definitionApproved Institutional DefinitionsThis page outlines institutionally approved definitions related to various aspects of university data, including advancement, student profiles, personal demographics, and student-related categories. These definitions are intended for use by faculty and staff in data discussions and analyses across Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center.it.osu.edu
- Data dictionaryApproved Institutional Definitions2026The document outlines standardized definitions that have been approved by faculty and staff at Ohio State University to ensure consistency in data reporting and analysis. These definitions, coordinated with the Data Governance team, cover a range of topics from advancement and college profiles to student-related terms and race/ethnicity reporting. The institutional definitions apply to reporting processes and analyses involving university and Wexner Medical Center data, facilitating consistent and unified usage across various university departments.it.osu.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookInstitutional Data2026This page provides various data sets and reports from Ohio State University including the Common Data Set, IPEDS Data Feedback Reports, and the Economic Impact Study. The page is designed to inform about institutional factors like enrollment, faculty, diversity, and student outcomes compared to other universities. The page is managed by the Office of Institutional Research and Planning.irp.osu.edu
- Strategic planEducation for Citizenship 2035: A Bold Vision for Excellence2026Ohio State University's 'Education for Citizenship 2035' is a strategic plan that aims to set the university on a path of growth and excellence for the next decade. The plan focuses on seven primary themes including academic excellence, research innovation, and healthcare, and outlines priorities such as accessibility, workforce development, and service to Ohio. Key initiatives include new scholarship programs, efforts to attract top faculty, and significant expansions in specific academic programs.president.osu.edu
Grants & funding (6)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
- opportunityOhio Department of Higher Education Harmful Algal Bloom Research InitiativeOhio Sea Grant College Program and the University of Toledoinstitution_site$4,000,000
- opportunity2026 – 2028 Call for Large Grant ProposalsOhio Sea Grant College Programinstitution_site$600,000
- opportunityOhio Sea Grant Large Grant Proposals 2026-2028Ohio Sea Grant College Programinstitution_site$280,000
- opportunityOhio Sea Grant Small Grants ProgramOhio Sea Grant College Programinstitution_site$10,000
- opportunityOhio Sea Grant’s Small Grants ProgramOhio Sea Grant College Programinstitution_site$10,000
- opportunityHarmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative (HABRI)Ohio Department of Higher Educationinstitution_site
Notable alumni of OSU (30)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Paul FloryChemistry
- William A. FowlerPhysics
- Walt BogdanichJournalism
- Paul H. BuckHistory
- Julia KellerJournalism
- Diana SuggJournalism
- Michael F. AdamsAcademia
- Carol AndersonAcademia
- Steve BallardAcademia
- Douglas BrinkleyAcademia
- Calvin Adam BuehlerAcademia
- Helen G. EdmondsAcademia
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Frequently asked questions about Ohio State University-Main Campus
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about OSU.
What is the graduation rate at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
Ohio State University-Main Campus reports a 6-year graduation rate of 88% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Ohio State University-Main Campus?
Ohio State University-Main Campus reports a total enrollment of 61,443 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
The average net price at Ohio State University-Main Campus is $17,339 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
What is the yield rate at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
Ohio State University-Main Campus's yield rate is 21.8%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.
Where is Ohio State University-Main Campus located?
Ohio State University-Main Campus is located in Columbus, Ohio 43201.
Who runs Institutional Research at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
Ohio State University-Main Campus's IR work is done by the Institutional Research and Planning.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
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