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2026-27 cycleColumbus, OH

Ohio State University-Main Campus

The Ohio State University is a major public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. As the flagship land-grant institution of the state, it offers extensive undergraduate programs and is known for excellence in engineering, business, nursing, and pre-medical studies.

Acceptance rate

49%

Undergrad enrollment

46,815

Test policy

Test required

Application fee

$60

Application deadlines

RoundDeadline
Early ActionEarly Action and Merit Scholarship Consideration Priority DeadlineNovember 1, 2026
TransferSpring 2027 Transfer DeadlineNovember 1, 2026
Regular DecisionRegular Decision DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027
ScholarshipScholarshipUniverse Priority DeadlineFebruary 1, 2027
Financial AidPriority FAFSA Submission DeadlineFebruary 1, 2027
TransferSummer 2027 Transfer DeadlineMarch 1, 2027
TransferAutumn 2027 Transfer DeadlineMay 15, 2027

Supplemental essay prompts

OptionalScholarship500 words

The Morrill Scholarship Program encourages students to lead with character while making a positive impact on their communities. In what ways have your life experiences and/or endeavors prepared you to be an active Morrill Scholar who will champion scholarship, leadership, and civic engagement while investing in Ohio State's culture of service reflective of its land grant mission? Please answer fully, and when possible, provide specific examples.

Data gathered August 2026.