School Profile: Ohio State University-Main Campus

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH

45,638 undergraduates

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Public

4 Year

City

Large

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Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • In-State Tuition: $13,244
  • Out-of-State Tuition: $40,022
  • Books and Supplies: $1,030
  • Campus Housing: $14,738
  • Other Expenses: $3,070

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$17,339

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $4,885
$30,001-$48,000 $5,751
$48,001-$75,000 $9,807
$75,001-$110,000 $20,461
$110,001+ $27,359

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
82% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
94% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$53,600

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Finance and Financial Management Services
$65,181
Communication and Media Studies
$41,232
Social Work
$50,524
Biology, General
$32,356
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$38,691

Marketing
$56,465
Computer Engineering
$83,342
Accounting and Related Services
$62,399
Economics
$50,209
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$71,175
Political Science and Government
$35,977
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$100,925
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
$29,638
Business Administration, Management and...
$61,423
Business Administration, Management and...
$116,824
Mathematics
$52,921
Teacher Education and Professional...
$41,944
Mechanical Engineering
$79,359
Education, General
$48,780
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications...
$78,872
Medicine
$64,952
Law
$77,868
Chemical Engineering
$77,455
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical...
$36,592
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
$39,545
Veterinary Medicine
$97,697
Industrial Engineering
$80,876
Animal Sciences
$33,642
International Relations and National Security...
$38,584
Social Work
$38,739
Criminology
$39,396
English Language and Literature, General
$29,605
Applied Mathematics
$74,389
Civil Engineering
$68,031
Human Development, Family Studies, and...
$34,610
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and...
$95,506
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and...
$37,369
Dentistry
$130,546
Public Health
$36,226
History
$26,663
Business/Managerial Economics
$61,979
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
$23,509
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$82,448
Public Administration
$58,937
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular...
$36,427
Agricultural Engineering
$62,981
Public Administration
$41,650
Apparel and Textiles
$41,827
Applied Mathematics
$82,523
Teacher Education and Professional...
$36,483
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
$70,332
Fine and Studio Arts
$29,186
Zoology/Animal Biology
$29,996
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and...
$60,834
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
$34,540
Sociology
$38,034
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications...
$104,128
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
$65,469
Architecture
$35,370
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and...
$72,062
Health and Medical Administrative Services
$73,440
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
$27,815
Psychology, General
$32,276
Education, General
$72,486
Anthropology
$28,172
Agricultural Business and Management
$50,565
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science...
$71,570
Business Administration, Management and...
$66,278
Management Information Systems and Services
$72,017
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
$68,814
Air Transportation
$40,102
Environmental/Natural Resources Management...
$35,019
Optometry
$95,369
Educational Administration and Supervision
$36,487
Physics
$53,504
Family and Consumer Economics and Related...
$46,474
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research...
$65,280
Public Health
$60,877
Materials Engineering
$70,371
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
$37,592
Chemistry
$93,474
Geography and Cartography
$44,789
Genetics
$31,800
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and...
$28,109
Chemistry
$42,698
Human Resources Management and Services
$58,991
Real Estate
$72,769
Hospitality Administration/Management
$36,986
Pharmacology and Toxicology
$71,022
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical...
$47,682
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$123,858
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
$41,501
Mechanical Engineering
$98,135
Engineering, Other
$78,734
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language...
$27,788
Design and Applied Arts
$45,176
International Business
$57,678
Dental Support Services and Allied...
$61,173
Human Resources Management and Services
$82,846
Physics
$111,486
Music
$26,084
Special Education and Teaching
$45,213
Environmental/Environmental Health...
$67,938
Public Policy Analysis
$50,643
Economics
$71,107
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group...
$31,179
Teacher Education and Professional...
$56,620
Journalism
$31,955
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
$41,156
Research and Experimental Psychology
$91,275
Plant Sciences
$42,712
Philosophy
$39,971
Health and Medical Administrative Services
$54,301
Health Professions and Related Clinical...
$55,447
Architecture
$61,077
Music
$44,333
Communication, Journalism, and Related...
$41,040
Food Science and Technology
$59,889
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research...
$64,267
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
$23,920
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and...
$140,217
Dance
$21,167
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular...
$71,218
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies...
$43,393
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
$52,247
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
$93,164
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
$64,841
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied...
$78,566
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
$53,108
English Language and Literature, General
$58,505
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
$36,725
Agricultural Public Services
$23,221
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
$55,631
Business/Commerce, General
$48,597
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies...
$31,870

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 640 720

SAT Math

800 670 760

ACT

36 28 32

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

61%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

31%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$14,000 - $27,000

$148 - $286 per month for 10 years

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

Data Not Available

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

94% / 6%

Full-time / Part-time
49,934 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

60% White
11% Asian
8% Black
8% Non-resident alien
6% Hispanic
5% Two or more races
3% Unknown
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