Ohio State University-Main Campus Acceptance Rate
Columbus, Ohio · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 70,028
- Admitted
- 35,588
- Yield
- 22.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Ohio State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate has fallen from 53% in 2014–15 to 50.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 36,788 to 70,028 (+90%) over that period.
Its 50.8% rate makes Ohio State University-Main Campus more selective than about 83% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 81%.
Ohio State University-Main Campus has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 22.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 36,788 | 19,484 | 53% | 7,079 |
| 2015–16 | 40,240 | 19,872 | 49.4% | 7,032 |
| 2016–17 | 44,845 | 24,265 | 54.1% | 7,938 |
| 2017–18 | 47,782 | 22,964 | 48.1% | 7,209 |
| 2018–19 | 48,077 | 24,988 | 52% | 7,944 |
| 2019–20 | 47,703 | 25,634 | 53.7% | 7,716 |
| 2020–21 | 49,087 | 33,619 | 68.5% | 8,679 |
| 2021–22 | 58,180 | 33,269 | 57.2% | 8,423 |
| 2022–23 | 65,189 | 34,370 | 52.7% | 8,060 |
| 2023–24 | 70,028 | 35,588 | 50.8% | 8,062 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 35,868 | 18,645 | 52% |
| Men | 34,160 | 16,943 | 49.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 650–720 | 14% |
| SAT Math | 680–760 | |
| ACT Composite | 29–32 | 35% |
How Ohio State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Ohio State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
Ohio State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is 50.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (35,588 admitted of 70,028 applicants).
Is Ohio State University-Main Campus test optional?
Ohio State University-Main Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Ohio State University-Main Campus?
Ohio State University-Main Campus received 70,028 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 35,588.
What SAT score do you need for Ohio State University-Main Campus?
Admitted students at Ohio State University-Main Campus typically scored 650–720 on SAT Reading/Writing and 680–760 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Ohio State University-Main Campus getting harder to get into?
Ohio State University-Main Campus has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 53% in 2014–15 to 50.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.osu.edu/.