Ohio State University-Main Campus

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,525

4.6% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$19,582

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

52.7%

65,189 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

60,540

86.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

88%

6,973 Graduates

About

Ohio State University-Main Campus is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, OH. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Ohio State University-Main Campus were General Finance (813 degrees awarded), Experimental Psychology (593 degrees), and Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services (416 degrees).

In 2022, 16,872 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ohio State University-Main Campus. 53.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (10,833 degrees), 8.52 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,271 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ohio State University-Main Campus is $11,525, which is $−18,625 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ohio State University-Main Campus was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 10360 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Ohio State University-Main Campus is $11,525, which is $18,625 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,582.

In 2022, 72% of undergraduate students attending Ohio State University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,525

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Ohio State University-Main Campus was $11,525. The cost of tuition at Ohio State University-Main Campus is $−18,625 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

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

Average Net Price

$19,582

2022 Value

0.555%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Ohio State University-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,582. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Ohio State University-Main Campus grew by 0.555%.

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

$12,672

Room and Board

$1,012

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ohio State University-Main Campus was of $12,672 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.33% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,012. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 6.47% 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

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Ohio State University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 4.35% with respect to 2021, when 69% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ohio State University-Main Campus was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 10360 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Ohio State University-Main Campus received 65,189 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 12% annual growth. Out of those 65,189 applicants, 34,370 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 52.7% acceptance rate.

There were 60,540 students enrolled at Ohio State University-Main Campus in 2022. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Ohio State University-Main Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 23.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

52.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

34,370

Accepted Out of 65,189

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Ohio State University-Main Campus was 52.7% (34,370 admissions from 65,189 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 57.2%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 12%, while admissions grew by 3.31%.

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

15%

Submission Percentage (2022)

1,241

Scores Submitted (2022)

15% of enrolled first-time students at Ohio State University-Main Campus in 2022 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 60,540 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Ohio State University-Main Campus is 52,402 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,138. 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 61.1% White, 8.6% Asian, 7.51% Black or African American, 5.59% Hispanic or Latino, 4.21% Two or More Races, 0.0562% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0413% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Ohio State University-Main Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.8%), followed by White Male (31.2%) and Asian Male (4.63%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.1%), followed by White Male (19.4%) and Asian Female (4.66%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ohio State University-Main Campus in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60,540 students. The full-time enrollment at Ohio State University-Main Campus is 52,402 and the part-time enrollment is 8,138. This means that 86.6% of students enrolled at Ohio State University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 77.4% 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

93%

2022 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 93%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), 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 (2022)

White
36,982 enrolled students
Asian
5,204 enrolled students
Black or African American
4,544 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ohio State University-Main Campus is 61.1% White, 8.6% Asian, 7.51% Black or African American, 5.59% Hispanic or Latino, 4.21% Two or More Races, 0.0562% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0413% 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 47.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.58% 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, 2,016 students (3.33%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 1,088 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 (10,833 degrees awarded). There were 8.52 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1271 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Ohio State University-Main Campus is General Finance (813 degrees awarded), followed by Experimental Psychology (593 degrees) and Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services (416 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (2,203 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (561 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (843 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 (516,392 people), Other managers (410,380 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (370,602 people), Civil engineers (285,713 people), and Postsecondary teachers (233,492 people).

The most specialized majors at Ohio State University-Main Campus in 2022 are Engineering (2,203 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (561 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (843 degrees), Language & Linguistics (251 degrees), and Physical Sciences (366 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Ohio State University-Main Campus are Engineering (2,203 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (561 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (843 degrees), Language & Linguistics (251 degrees), and Physical Sciences (366 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (561,959 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (466,565 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (425,409 people), Elementary & secondary schools (360,565 people), and Construction (308,608 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.

Most Common (2022)

General Finance
813 degrees awarded
Experimental Psychology
593 degrees awarded
Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
416 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Ohio State University-Main Campus was General Finance with 813 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

7,892

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

8,980

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 7,892 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio State University-Main Campus, which is 0.879 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (8,980).

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 2022, 586 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio State University-Main Campus in General Finance, which is 2.58 times more than the 227 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 512 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio State University-Main Campus in Registered Nursing, which is 5.12 times more than the 100 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

87%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 65% 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, 87% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 88% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Ohio State University-Main Campus is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 4.1% of graduates (286 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
10,833 degrees awarded
Asian
1,271 degrees awarded
Black or African American
991 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ohio State University-Main Campus is white (10,833 degrees awarded). There were 8.52 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1271 degrees).

3.15% of degree recipients (531 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
5,819 degrees awarded
White Male
5,014 degrees awarded
Asian Female
680 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ohio State University-Main Campus is white female (5,819 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (5014 degrees).

Operations

Ohio State University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $6.93B, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −305M (−4.39%) compared to the 1.13% average return (4.2M on 373M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2022, Ohio State University-Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of 7.49B. Ohio State University-Main Campus employs 951 Professors, 746 Associate professors and 576 Assistant professors. Most academics at Ohio State University-Main Campus are Male Professor (617), Male Associate professor (378), and Female Associate professor (368).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio State University-Main Campus are: Management, with 2,167 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 1,934 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1,612 employees.

Endowment

$6.93B

2022 Endowment

1.17%

decline from 2021

Ohio State University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $6.93B, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Ohio State University-Main Campus declined 1.17% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.56B 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

$444M - Federal
$86M - State
$32.5M - Local

As of 2022, Ohio State University-Main Campus received $444M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $86M from state grants and contracts, and $32.5M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$2.97B

2022 Salaries

8.51%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Ohio State University-Main Campus paid a median of $2.97B in salaries, which represents 39.7% of their overall expenditure ($7.49B) and a 8.51% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.37% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 4.67% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$300M

Instructional Salaries

2,288

Number of Employees

In 2022, Ohio State University-Main Campus paid a total of $300M to 2,288 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $73.7M (30%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

951 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2,167 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ohio State University-Main Campus were Professor with 951 employees, Associate professor with 746 employees, and Assistant professor with 576 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio State University-Main Campus were Management with 2,167 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1,934 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1,612 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ohio State University-Main Campus was Male Professor with 617 employees, Male Associate professor with 378 employees, and Female Associate professor with 368 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ohio State University-Main Campus.

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