- Acceptance rate: 61% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 640–720 reading and writing, 670–760 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 28–32 composite
- Average net price: $19,575 a year (2022–23)
Ohio State University GPA calculator
On this page · 7 sections
How does your GPA compare?
Don't know your GPA? Calculate your GPA
Where you standEnter your GPA
Add a test score to compare it with what Ohio State University reported: an acceptance rate of 61% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 28–32.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Ohio State University reviews each application.
Ohio State University GPA requirements
Ohio State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Ohio State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Ohio State University acceptance rate
Ohio State University admitted 44,116 of 72,829 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 61%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Ohio State University is a public 4-year university in Columbus, Ohio, with 46,815 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Ohio State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 640 | 680 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 720 | 760 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| ACT English | 27 | 31 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 29 | 32 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1387 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Ohio State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Ohio State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,575 a year at Ohio State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Ohio State University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Ohio State University admitted 61% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do Ohio State University students have?
The middle 50% of Ohio State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 640–720 in reading and writing and 670–760 in math; ACT composite 28–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do I have a chance at Ohio State University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Ohio State University admitted 61% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Ohio State University?
A lot: Ohio State University requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers recommendations, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is Ohio State University's acceptance rate?
Ohio State University's acceptance rate was 61% for fall 2024: it admitted 44,116 of 72,829 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Ohio State University?
Ohio State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Ohio State University?
Check Ohio State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Ohio State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 17% sent SAT scores and 31% sent ACT scores.
Does Ohio State University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Ohio State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Ohio State University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,575 a year at Ohio State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Ohio State University consider legacy status?
No. Ohio State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Ohio State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Ohio State University-Main CampusU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
Wrong result or missing a feature? Send feedback
Similar colleges in Ohio
With a similar acceptance rate and size.
- University of Akron Main CampusAccessible · 60% admitted
- University of DaytonAccessible · 65% admitted
- Miami UniversityAdmits most applicants · 75% admitted
- University of Cincinnati Main CampusAdmits most applicants · 85% admitted
- Cedarville UniversityAccessible · 65% admitted
- Bowling Green State University Main CampusAdmits most applicants · 81% admitted