Ohio State University

Columbus, OH, US🇺🇸

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My Journey from Lahore to PhD in Ohio: Taking a Leap of Faith
Ohio State University

Ohio State University 🇺🇸

Columbus, US

My Journey from Lahore to PhD in Ohio: Taking a Leap of Faith

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by Syed Murtaza from Pakistan 🇵🇰

Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

2021-22 undergraduate

Ohio State University is located in Large City of Columbus, OH, US🇺🇸

Admissions

Deadlines

 
    • Early Action
      Autumn 2027 (Begins in August)
    • Regular Decision
      Autumn 2027 (Begins in August)
    • Rolling Admission
      Spring 2027 (Begins in January)

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 undergraduate

International

Overall

Test Scores SAT/ACT

Test Policy for Fall 2023: SAT/ACT Optional

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

650720

Math

680760

ACT

Composite

2932
The range shows 25th - 75th percentile scores of students enrolled in Fall 2023

Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of secondary school record✓
Class rank✓
Academic GPA✓
Standardized test scores✓
Application essay✓
Recommendation(s)✓

Non-Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Interview✓
Extracurricular activities✓
Talent/ability✓
Character/personal qualities✓
First generation✓
Alumni/ae relation✓
Geographical residence✓
State residency✓
Religious affiliation/commitment✓
Volunteer work✓
Work experience✓
Level of applicant’s interest✓

Costs & Aid

$56,737Total Cost (On Campus)
$55,072Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
for international students
Estimated expensesAcademic year 2023-24
Undergraduate tuition and fees$38,365
Books and supplies$1,030
On-campus housing$14,272
On-campus other expenses$3,070
Total$56,737

Rankings

#41U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#=116Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#208QS World University Rankings 2025

Fields of Study

Students graduated in 2022-2023