Ohio State University Ohio State Online

by TBS Staff

Updated August 18, 2022 • 1 min read

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Highlights

Awards credit for military training
More than 475,000 alumni worldwide
World-renowned faculty
Offers rolling admissions for many programs
In-state tuition for all online students
Offers some degree-completion programs

Overview

Ohio State University (OSU), a land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant, public university, began in 1870 with a focus in mechanical and agricultural disciplines and has grown into a comprehensive university. Among the largest university campuses in the nation, OSU enrolls about 60,000 students on its main Columbus campus. Ohio State Online features the same rigorous, innovative programs and the same faculty as the university's on-campus programs. Students can pursue a handful of undergraduate programs, more than a dozen master's degrees and a Doctor of Nursing Practice -- in a flexible and convenient online format.

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Ohio State University's Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition & Admissions Info

Accreditation

Ohio State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Tuition

Undergraduate tuition -- $482 to $504.90
Graduate tuition -- $822.50 to $2,244.88

Admissions and Transfer Info

Ohio State University's admission prerequisites and application requirements vary by program.

Undergraduate admission requirements include letters of recommendation and official transcripts of high school and college work, if applicable.

Graduate applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and submit a resume or curriculum vita, a statement of purpose or goals, letters of recommendation and official transcripts. Depending on their GPA, some applicants also must submit GRE scores.

International students also may be required to submit Test of English Proficiency scores.

School Profile

Accreditation: Regional (Higher Learning Commission)
Region: Great Lakes
Retention Rate: 94%
Requires SAT or ACT: SAT or ACT
Public/Private: Public Nonprofit
Acceptance Rate: 52%
Graduation Rate: 84%
Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: $482 to $504.90/ $482 to $504.90
Grad: $822.50 to $2,244.88 / $822.50 to $2,244.88
Address: 190 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210 USA