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54%
Acceptance rate
47,000
Undergrads
$27k
Avg. net cost
#43 nat'l
Ranking
82%
Fit score
✨ Campus at a glance
Big Ten sportsMassive campusAccessible admit rateGreek life heavy
47,000
Undergrads
1,400+
Student orgs
37%
Greek life
84%
4-yr grad rate
🎯 Fit score breakdown
Academic rigor
78
Campus social life
96
Affordability (in-state)
88
Career outcomes
80
Campus size fit
70
✨ What makes University unique
Game day culture
Ohio Stadium sells out every home game — game days are a campus-wide event, not just for athletes.
💬 What people are saying
Aggregated from Reddit & parent forums“If you want the full 'big state school' experience — massive games, huge Greek life, endless clubs — this is it.”
r/OSU
Quotes sourced from public Reddit threads and parent Facebook groups. Edited for clarity. CollegeCounter does not verify individual claims.
☀️ A day in the life
Real student snapshotsTyler, Sophomore — Chemical Engineering
9:00a
Thermodynamics lecture
1:00p
Study session at Thompson Library
📚 Top departments & programs
Fisher College of Business
#25 undergrad bizStrong alumni network
Chemical Engineering
#20 nationalMaterials science strength
📍 Location, food & campus life
Food nearby
North Market — Historic food hall downtown
High Street — Bars and casual dining bordering campus
Attractions
Ohio Stadium ("The Horseshoe") — 102,000-seat stadium
Short North Arts District — 10 min drive, galleries and nightlife
💰 Financial aid
Avg. annual aid$10,200/yr
Students receiving aid45%
Meets 100% of need?Meets ~65% of need
Average loan burden$23,400 avg. debt at grad
In-state sticker$12,500/yr
Sticker price / yr$37,000/yr
2024–25 figures. Net cost varies by family income. Always file FAFSA.
📅 Application deadlines
Early ActionNov 1
Regular DecisionFeb 1
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