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Ohio State University-Main Campus admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 61%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1310-1480
- ACT (middle 50%): 28-32
Ohio State University-Main Campus admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into Ohio State University-Main Campus
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1480 or an ACT around 32 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Ohio State University-Main Campus a stronger bet. Below 1310, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Ohio State University-Main Campus a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Ohio State University-Main Campus's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Ohio State University-Main Campus with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Ohio State University-Main Campus?
Ohio State University-Main Campus has a 61% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Ohio State University-Main Campus?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Ohio State University-Main Campus scored 1310-1480 on the SAT. Scoring above 1480 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1310 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into Ohio State University-Main Campus?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Ohio State University-Main Campus scored 28-32 on the ACT. Above 32 is strong, below 28 is below the typical admit.
Is Ohio State University-Main Campus a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Ohio State University-Main Campus's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.