Ohio State University-Main Campus

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,180

2.99% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$19,783

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

60.6%

72,829 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

61,443

86.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

87.7%

6,958 Graduates

About

Ohio State University-Main Campus is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Ohio State University-Main Campus were General Finance (922 degrees awarded), Experimental Psychology (722 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (546 degrees).

In 2024, 16,972 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ohio State University-Main Campus. 54.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (10,917 degrees), 8.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,266 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ohio State University-Main Campus is $12,180, which is $−19,740 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Ohio State University-Main Campus is $12,180, which is $19,740 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,783.

In 2024, 62% of undergraduate students attending Ohio State University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,180

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ohio State University-Main Campus was $12,180. The cost of tuition at Ohio State University-Main Campus is $−19,740 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ohio State University-Main Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,783

2024 Value

1.06%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Ohio State University-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,783. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Ohio State University-Main Campus grew by 1.06%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ohio State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,043

Room and Board

$1,030

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ohio State University-Main Campus was of $14,043 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.2% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,030. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.78% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ohio State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at Ohio State University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ohio State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Ohio State University-Main Campus received 72,829 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4% annual growth. Out of those 72,829 applicants, 44,116 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60.6% acceptance rate.

There were 61,443 students enrolled at Ohio State University-Main Campus in 2024. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Ohio State University-Main Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 21.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

44,116

Accepted Out of 72,829

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Ohio State University-Main Campus was 60.6% (44,116 admissions from 72,829 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 50.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 4%, while admissions grew by 24%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Ohio State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

17%

Submission Percentage (2024)

1,615

Scores Submitted (2024)

17% of enrolled first-time students at Ohio State University-Main Campus in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Ohio State University-Main Campus had a total enrollment of 61,443 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Ohio State University-Main Campus is 53,237 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,206. This means that 86.6% of students enrolled at Ohio State University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ohio State University-Main Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.4% White, 10.1% Asian, 7.67% Black or African American, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.51% Two or More Races, 0.0602% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0439% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Ohio State University-Main Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31%), followed by White Male (29.7%) and Asian Male (5.31%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.9%), followed by White Male (19.2%) and Asian Female (5.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ohio State University-Main Campus in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61,443 students. The full-time enrollment at Ohio State University-Main Campus is 53,237 and the part-time enrollment is 8,206. This means that 86.6% of students enrolled at Ohio State University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ohio State University-Main Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

94%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus was 94%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Ohio State University-Main Campus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ohio State University-Main Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
35,896 enrolled students
Asian
6,214 enrolled students
Black or African American
4,715 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ohio State University-Main Campus is 58.4% White, 10.1% Asian, 7.67% Black or African American, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.51% Two or More Races, 0.0602% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0439% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,928 students (3.14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,390 more women than men received degrees from Ohio State University-Main Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus is white (10,917 degrees awarded). There were 8.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,266 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Ohio State University-Main Campus is General Finance (922 degrees awarded), followed by Experimental Psychology (722 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (546 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ohio State University-Main Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (2,228 degrees awarded), Agriculture (545 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (261 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio State University-Main Campus are Software developers (542,058 people), Other managers (396,724 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (373,775 people), Civil engineers (313,089 people), and Mechanical engineers (221,315 people).

The most specialized majors at Ohio State University-Main Campus in 2024 are Engineering (2,228 degrees awarded), Agriculture (545 degrees), Language & Linguistics (261 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (274 degrees), and Math & Statistics (372 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio State University-Main Campus are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Ohio State University-Main Campus are Engineering (2,228 degrees awarded), Agriculture (545 degrees), Language & Linguistics (261 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (274 degrees), and Math & Statistics (372 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio State University-Main Campus are Computer Systems Design (564,428 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (483,260 people), Construction (348,176 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (329,590 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (299,902 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ohio State University-Main Campus.

Early Childhood Education & Teaching

Most Common (2024)

3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Ohio State University-Main Campus was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Ohio State University-Main Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

7,791

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

9,181

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 7,791 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio State University-Main Campus, which is 0.849 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (9,181).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ohio State University-Main Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 713 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio State University-Main Campus in General Finance, which is 3.41 times more than the 209 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 584 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio State University-Main Campus in Experimental Psychology, which is 3.28 times more than the 178 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

69%

100% Completion Time

88%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 69% of students graduating from Ohio State University-Main Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 88% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 89% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Ohio State University-Main Campus is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.48% of graduates (242 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
10,917 degrees awarded
Asian
1,266 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,172 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ohio State University-Main Campus is white (10,917 degrees awarded). There were 8.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,266 degrees).

2.91% of degree recipients (494 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
6,066 degrees awarded
White Male
6,045 degrees awarded
White Female
5,937 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ohio State University-Main Campus is white female (6,066 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (6,045 degrees).

Operations

Ohio State University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $7.9B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 985M (12.5%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Ohio State University-Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of 10B. Ohio State University-Main Campus employs 987 Professors, 751 Associate professors and 685 Assistant professors. Most academics at Ohio State University-Main Campus are Male Professor (635), Female Assistant professor (389), and Female Associate professor (385).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio State University-Main Campus are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 2,215 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 1,888 employees, and Management with 1,756 employees.

Endowment

$7.9B

2024 Endowment

7.44%

growth from 2023

Ohio State University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $7.9B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Ohio State University-Main Campus grew 7.44% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.65B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Ohio State University-Main Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$556M - Federal
$126M - State
$32.9M - Local

As of 2024, Ohio State University-Main Campus received $556M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $126M from state grants and contracts, and $32.9M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$3.59B

2024 Salaries

7.12%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Ohio State University-Main Campus paid a median of $3.59B in salaries, which represents 35.9% of their overall expenditure ($10B) and a 7.12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.8% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.51% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$342M

Instructional Salaries

2,440

Number of Employees

In 2024, Ohio State University-Main Campus paid a total of $342M to 2,440 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.51% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio State University-Main Campus were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2,215 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 1,888 employees, and Management with 1,756 employees.

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