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Ohio State University-Main Campus Teaching Programs

Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public institution located in Columbus, OH. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Ohio State University-Main Campus Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#2 of 231	State — Ohio
Overall Quality	#9 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#64 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Ohio State University-Main Campus?

Contact details for Ohio State University-Main Campus are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	15 E. 15th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
Phone:	6142926446
Website:	www.osu.edu/
Admissions:	undergrad.osu.edu/
Financial Aid:	undergrad.osu.edu/cost-and-aid/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Ohio State University-Main Campus?

You can apply to Ohio State University-Main Campus online at: undergrad.osu.edu/apply

Ohio State University-Main Campus is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Ohio State University-Main Campus

This is what Ohio State University-Main Campus looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Ohio State University-Main Campus?

Ohio State University-Main Campus admits 61%, which makes it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 22% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

17% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Ohio State University-Main Campus, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 640 and 720. Math scores were between 670 and 760.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1310 to 1480. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Ohio State University-Main Campus ranged between 28 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Ohio State University-Main Campus can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	35,783	21,328	60%
Women	37,046	22,788	62%

Can I Afford Ohio State University-Main Campus?

The average net price after aid at Ohio State University-Main Campus is $18,292. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$12,180
In-State Fees	$1,064
Out-of-State Tuition	$38,958
Out-of-State Fees	$1,064
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,244
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$40,022

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 18% of students at Ohio State University-Main Campus receive some form of financial aid (8,034 students).

Approximately 62% of students at Ohio State University-Main Campus receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,876 per student.

20% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,739.

Student Loan Debt

29% of Ohio State University-Main Campus undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,241 per year.

Ohio State University-Main Campus Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 16,169 students enrolled at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Ohio State University-Main Campus is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 44,617 undergraduate students at Ohio State University-Main Campus, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Ohio State University-Main Campus undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4,907
Black or African American	3,569
Hispanic	2,587
White	26,547
American Indian/Alaska Native	44
Two or More Races	2,141
Non-Resident	3,390

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Ohio State University-Main Campus are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	6,107
New York	406
Illinois	402
New Jersey	336
Pennsylvania	244

Additionally, approximately 7.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Ohio State University-Main Campus Graduate Student Diversity

14,318 of Ohio State University-Main Campus’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Ohio State University-Main Campus, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Ohio State University-Main Campus graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,045
Black or African American	959
Hispanic	844
White	7,889
American Indian/Alaska Native	14
Two or More Races	501
Non-Resident	2,663

Online Learning at Ohio State University-Main Campus

Ohio State University-Main Campus offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

31,935 undergraduate students at Ohio State University-Main Campus took at least one online class — of those, 1,581 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 3,021 students took at least one online class and 2,394 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Ohio State University-Main Campus

The following teaching degree programs are offered by Ohio State University-Main Campus, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	209	29	5	243
Education, General	—	163	77	240
Educational Administration and Supervision	108	—	—	108
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	82	—	—	98
Special Education and Teaching	21	—	—	21
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research	—	10	—	10
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	8	—	—	8
Education, Other	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Ohio State University-Main Campus

Ohio State University-Main Campus offers 30 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Ohio State University-Main Campus maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.