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The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University (United States). Application deadline January 15, 2027 (RD, Fall 2027 entry). Admit rate 60.6% (fall 2024). Estimated annual cost $58,860 (2024–25). US News #44 (tie). 173 undergraduate and 127 graduate majors. Log in for the full list of majors, admission estimates and deadline reminders.

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

  • EA: November 1, 2026 (closed). 11:59 PM ET, complete application must be received. Decision: December 11 (Ohio residents/Stamps) or January 22 (out-of-state and international students).
  • RD: January 15, 2027. 11:59 PM ET, complete application must be received. Decision: March 5.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

  • Fall 2024 entering class: 72,829 applicants, 44,116 admitted (60.6%).
  • Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1310–1480, ACT 28–32.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Cost of attendance

  • 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $58,860 (tuition and fees $40,022; housing and food $14,738; books and supplies $1,030; other expenses $3,070).
  • Undergraduate application fee: $60.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at The Ohio State University for Fall 2027 entry?

EA: November 1, 2026 (closed). 11:59 PM ET, complete application must be received. Decision: December 11 (Ohio residents/Stamps) or January 22 (out-of-state and international students). RD: January 15, 2027. 11:59 PM ET, complete application must be received. Decision: March 5.

What is the admission rate at The Ohio State University?

Fall 2024 entering class: 72,829 applicants, 44,116 admitted (60.6%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1310–1480, ACT 28–32.

How much does it cost to attend The Ohio State University as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $58,860 (tuition and fees $40,022; housing and food $14,738; books and supplies $1,030; other expenses $3,070). Undergraduate application fee: $60.

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