Spring 2024 Important Dates - The Ohio State University (2024)

FAQs

Is Ohio State test optional for 2024? ›

Ohio State has adopted a test-optional policy for 2024 and 2025 applicants. How do I submit my scores? We must receive your official ACT or SAT score sent directly from the testing agency. Scores from transcripts will not be considered.

Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. They receive approximately 65,200 applications each year. With regards to the overall acceptance rate, it tends to be 53 percent which is equal about 34,000 students being accepted to the institution.

New first-year students at Ohio State increased to a record-high 11,318 (+6.0%). Undergraduate students at the Columbus campus increased to a record-high 46,984 (+0.4%). Total female student enrollment at all campuses and all levels increased to a record-high 35,100 (+1.2%).

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For a full academic calendar, including fee due dates, examination schedules and university breaks, visit the Ohio State University Registrar calendar.

The Ohio State University admissions has an acceptance rate of 53% and an early acceptance rate of 59.3%. Half the applicants admitted to Ohio State who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1310 and 1480 or an ACT score of 29 and 32.

Unweighted high school academic GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale, not including non-academic classes) 2 years each of high school English and math.

Ohio University is the oldest public institution of higher learning in the state of Ohio and the first in the Northwest Territory.

For in-state students, it is definitely a steal. Ohio State far less expensive than most high end schools, but has the same opportunities as most big name schools. There is no larger alumni network in the world. It is quite expensive for out of state and international students, and scholarships are quite competitive.

The acceptance rate at Ohio State University is 52.7%.

This means the school is moderately selective. The school expects you to meet their requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT scores, but they're more flexible than other schools. If you exceed their requirements, you have an excellent chance of getting in.

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How long is the Ohio State semester? ›

Autumn and Spring semesters are composed of three components: one 14 week semester and two 7-week sessions (session 1 and session 2).

Presidents' Day: February 19, 2024.

Standardized test scores (Accuplacer, ACT or SAT) are not required for admission. Accuplacer scores may be used for course placement. During the 2023-2024 academic year, Ohio residents who enroll full-time through one of OHIO's regional campuses will pay $3,089 per semester, which includes tuition and fees.

We are encouraged by the number of schools that already have announced a test optional policy through high school class of 2024 and beyond. Combined with the schools that have been traditionally (and permanently) test optional, there are many test optional choices for the high school class of 2024.

Standardized test score (ACT or SAT). OSU will be test-optional for the 2023 - 2024 through 2025 - 2026 academic years. Admitted students who submit test scores usually score well above the state minimums.

State Assessments 101

The Every Student Succeeds Act or ESSA, requires students to take state tests in reading and math every year in third through eighth grade and once in high school. In Ohio, students in third through eighth grade take the Ohio State Test (OST) in English language arts and math.