,·Public Research University·Est. 1870
“Extraordinary. Every single day.”
The Ohio State University is one of the largest and most comprehensive public research universities in the United States, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities nationally. Founded in 1870, Ohio State has grown into a flagship institution that combines world-class research with a rich tradition of undergraduate education, athletic excellence, and public service. Ohio State's Fisher College of Business is one of the nation's top undergraduate and MBA business programs. The College of Engineering is a major research powerhouse. The Wexner Medical Center is one of the country's largest academic medical centers. The university's research expenditures exceed $1.2 billion annually, making it one of the most research-intensive universities in the country. Ohio State is distinguished by the breadth and depth of its academic programs — the university offers more than 200 undergraduate majors across 15 colleges. Its professional programs in medicine, law, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy are all nationally recognized. The university's Columbus campus is a city within a city, with its own hospitals, police force, retail, and residential neighborhoods. Ohio Stadium — 'The Horseshoe' — seats over 100,000 fans and is the fourth-largest stadium in the world. Buckeye football is arguably the most culturally significant athletic program in the American Midwest.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Test Optional — You can submit scores if they help your case, but they're not required.
Official SourceEarly Action
Non-binding priority deadline; decisions mid-January
Regular Decision
Decisions on rolling basis
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$11,898
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$36,722
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
The largest college at Ohio State offering comprehensive programs across all liberal arts and science disciplines.
A top-15 undergraduate business program known for finance and supply chain management.
A major research-focused engineering college with programs across all engineering disciplines.
A nationally ranked communication school with strong journalism and public relations programs.
4 years
One of the top-ranked undergraduate supply chain programs in the U.S. (top-5 nationally). Fisher is #7 among public undergraduate business schools per U.S. News, with specialties in logistics, operations, accounting, and finance. Heavy corporate recruiting from Cardinal Health, JPMorgan Chase, Sherwin-Williams, and Procter & Gamble.
4 years
STEM-designated, housed in the College of Engineering. Top-30 national ranking for computer-engineering specialties. Strong placement into Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Nationwide, IBM, and the nearby Honda/Intel Ohio semiconductor corridor.
4 years
One of only two ABET-accredited undergraduate welding engineering programs in the U.S. — a unique Ohio State offering with near-100% placement into aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors.
4 years
Based in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). Nationally top-ranked food-science program with strong industry partnerships (Kraft Heinz, Abbott, Nestlé, Smucker's). STEM-designated.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $54,760
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
