At a glance
Average net price
$17,339
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
87.7%
Admission rate
61%
Undergrad size
45,638
In-state tuition
$13,244
Out-of-state tuition
$40,022
Cost of attendance
$30,305
Median earnings (10y)
$60,409
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,387
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 94.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
27 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (30%), social sciences (22%), business (21%).
- STEM30%
- Health11%
- Business21%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences22%
- Trades & services5%
- Business20.7%~9,452 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering14.6%~6,645 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Health professions10.9%~4,956 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~4,217 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences7.5%~3,414 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology5.8%~2,629 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication4.5%~2,067 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.6%~1,661 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,146 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture2.4%~1,091 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~1,054 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~908 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.9%~853 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~840 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~648 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~612 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~607 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.2%~529 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.1%~502 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.8%~383 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture0.8%~383 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Transportation0.8%~374 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~333 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~110 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~87 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.2%~82 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.1%~55 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 1,630 | $58,216 | $20,500 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 1,239 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 967 | $37,353 | $23,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 915 | $27,470 | $23,362 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 900 | $44,537 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 883 | $49,885 | $21,198 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 859 | $76,749 | $20,247 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Bachelor's | 852 | $28,914 | $21,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 666 | $57,105 | $23,284 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 578 | $42,908 | $23,125 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 543 | $27,176 | $22,286 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 532 | $33,926 | $21,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 515 | $61,744 | $25,163 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 498 | $87,456 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 478 | $56,210 | $23,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 447 | $91,639 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 429 | $70,440 | $20,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 417 | $70,372 | $22,411 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 397 | $42,610 | — |
| Medicine. | First professional | 396 | $56,417 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 383 | $35,084 | $23,250 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 371 | $48,220 | $20,500 |
| Law. | First professional | 370 | $66,945 | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 341 | $66,852 | $20,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 341 | $32,444 | $23,000 |
| Veterinary Medicine. | First professional | 327 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 313 | $32,665 | $21,438 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 306 | $30,962 | $26,970 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor's | 305 | $70,911 | $21,875 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 287 | $61,272 | $23,545 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 285 | $33,830 | $21,922 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 278 | $34,236 | $23,301 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 277 | $31,674 | $19,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 268 | $27,536 | $23,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 249 | $68,553 | $23,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 244 | $99,951 | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 235 | — | — |
| Dentistry. | First professional | 233 | $116,968 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 232 | $26,168 | $21,500 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 224 | $29,041 | $23,250 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Ohio State University-Main Campus
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a very large institution located in Columbus, Ohio, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 45,638 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Engineering, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Ohio State University-Main Campus — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,339 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $13,244 for in-state students and $40,022 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $30,305 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 87.7%, a strong completion outcome. 94.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $60,409 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Ohio State University-Main Campus confers degrees and certificates across 27 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Engineering, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (30% of credentials), social sciences (22% of credentials), business (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Ohio State University-Main Campus accepts 61% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,387. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in Columbus, Ohio (city), Ohio State University-Main Campus draws students from across Ohio and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Ohio State University-Main Campus
Q.How much does Ohio State University-Main Campus cost?
The average net price at Ohio State University-Main Campus is $17,339 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $30,305.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
Ohio State University-Main Campus has a 6-year graduation rate of 87.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Ohio State University-Main Campus?
Ohio State University-Main Campus admits 61% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Ohio State University-Main Campus graduate earns $60,409 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
Published tuition is $13,244 in-state and $40,022 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Ohio State University-Main Campus located?
Ohio State University-Main Campus is located in Columbus, Ohio (ZIP 43201).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Ohio State University-Main Campus at their official website.