Ohio State University - Main Campus
Ohio State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is 60.6% (2024). Its six-year graduation rate is 88% and its four-year rate is 72% (2024). In-state tuition and fees are $13,244 and out-of-state tuition and fees are $40,022 (2024). Fall enrollment is 61,443 students, and 66,462 enrolled over the full 12-month year (2024). Source: IPEDS.
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.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
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.
Pass / fail distribution
- Passing153 · 36.6%
- No Data265 · 63.4%
- Failing0 · 0.0%
Severity spectrum
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.
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
Higher Learning Commission
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
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
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 · 5-year trend
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
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 vs national, by cohort
* 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.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Men vs women · spending splits
Sport-by-sport · 19
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
- On campus241
- Non-campus38
- Public property10
Includes 78 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
- Race4
- Religion4
- Ethnicity2
- National origin2
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
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.
OSU vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions OSU selected for federal comparison reporting.
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% | 60.6% | 61,443 | $17,339 | R1 Research |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | 86% | 60.6% | 50,737 | $32,875 | R1 Research |
University of Arizona | 68% | 86.1% | 56,365 | $16,674 | R1 Research |
University of California-Los Angeles | 93% | 9.0% | 47,335 | $12,548 | R1 Research |
University of Florida | 91% | 24.2% | 56,311 | $6,541 | R1 Research |
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 85% | 42.4% | 59,238 | $14,355 | R1 Research |
University of Maryland-College Park | 89% | 44.8% | 41,725 | $15,678 | R1 Research |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 93% | 15.6% | 52,855 | $13,138 | R1 Research |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 85% | 79.7% | 56,666 | $16,778 | R1 Research |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus | 85% | 39.1% | 56,997 | $14,091 | R1 Research |
University of Wisconsin-Madison | 90% | 45.2% | 51,044 | $17,354 | R1 Research |
| Peer group median | 88% | 44.8% | 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$32,875 - R1 ResearchArizona
University of Arizona
Grad rate68%Admit rate86.1%Enrollment56,365Net price$16,674 - R1 ResearchCalifornia
University of California-Los Angeles
Grad rate93%Admit rate9.0%Enrollment47,335Net price$12,548 - R1 ResearchFlorida
University of Florida
Grad rate91%Admit rate24.2%Enrollment56,311Net price$6,541 - R1 ResearchIllinois
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Grad rate85%Admit rate42.4%Enrollment59,238Net price$14,355 - R1 ResearchMaryland
University of Maryland-College Park
Grad rate89%Admit rate44.8%Enrollment41,725Net price$15,678 - R1 ResearchMichigan
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Grad rate93%Admit rate15.6%Enrollment52,855Net price$13,138 - R1 ResearchMinnesota
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Grad rate85%Admit rate79.7%Enrollment56,666Net price$16,778 - R1 ResearchWashington
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Grad rate85%Admit rate39.1%Enrollment56,997Net price$14,091 - R1 ResearchWisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Grad rate90%Admit rate45.2%Enrollment51,044Net price$17,354
Campuses
The 5 campuses that make up Ohio State University.
OSU Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
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 page- 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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