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OSU professors are very nice. If you miss class, it’s not a big deal, but don’t make it a habit, because they do care about their students. The smaller classes take attendance at least once a week (without letting you know what day it will be) and count it as points towards (or against) your grade. College is completely different than high school, though; they won’t call your parents if you don’t come to class.
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There is a reason the Buckeye Nation is considered to be so devoted; an overwhelming love for OSU is evident in student responses, and in the loyalty of alumni to their alma mater. Each person has his or her own reasons for loving the University, and there are quite a few of them. Some students feel that the academics are top-notch and have found exactly the programs they wanted; others lean toward the athletic success of the Buckeye teams, while some just feel that the friendships and bonds they have made are enough to make their tenure at OSU worthwhile. At any rate, everyone can agree that being a Buckeye creates a special bond between you and nearly 50,000 other students, which you will carry with you for the rest of your life.

Once you get past the sheer size of the University, it will really become a second home. After only a quarter of classes, you won’t be able to cross the Oval without seeing someone you know. Ohio State is truly the smallest large university you will find. The people are known for their friendly attitudes, and alumni are scattered across the nation. If you choose to go to OSU, you’re choosing a school with a name that’s well known, both in the workplace and in the college community. Few students ever regret their time at Ohio State, and most consider their college experience to be among the best offered in the Big Ten and the country.

By The Numbers

General Information:
Ohio State University
154 W 12th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210

Control:
Public

Academic Calendar:
Quarter

Religious Affiliation:
None

Founded:
1870

Web Site:
Main Phone:
(614) 292-OHIO

Full-Time Undergraduates:
34,982

Part-Time Undergraduates:
3,497

Total Male Undergraduates:
20,385 

Total Female Undergraduates:
18,094

Overall Acceptance Rate:
68%

Early Decision Acceptance Rate:
Not offered

Early Action Acceptance Rate:

Not offered


Total Applicants:
18,286

Total Acceptances:
12,417

Freshman Enrollment:
6,280

Yield (% of admitted students who actually enroll):
51%

Regular Decision Deadline:
February 1

Must-Reply-By Date:
May 1

Applicants Placed on Waiting List:
411

Applicants Accepting a Place on Waiting List:
149

Students Enrolled from Waiting List:
3

Transfer Applications Received:
3,861

Transfer Applications Accepted:
3,133

Transfer Students Enrolled:
1,972

Transfer Application Acceptance Rate:
81%

SAT I or ACT Required?:
Either

SAT I Range (25th–75th Percentile):
1090–1310

SAT I Verbal Range (25th–75th Percentile):
530–640

SAT I Math Range (25th–75th Percentile):
560–670

Freshman Retention Rate:
92%

Application Fee:
$40

Common Application Accepted?:
No

Admissions Phone:
(614) 292-3980

Admissions E-Mail:
Admissions Web Site:
In-State Tuition:
$8,676

Room and Board:
$7,581

Books and Supplies:
$1,254

Average Need-Based Financial Aid Package (including loans, grants, work study, and other sources):
$6,525

Students Who Applied for Financial Aid:
68%

Applicants Who Received Financial Aid:
78%

Financial Aid Forms Deadline:
March 1 

Financial Aid Phone:
(614) 292-0300

Financial Aid E-Mail:
Financial Aid Web Site:

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