Ohio State Acceptance Rate & Chances CDS VERIFIED
Columbus, Ohio (Midwest) · 46,815 undergrads · ~40 avg class size · 18:1 student-faculty · $13,244/yr sticker
public Tier 4
Median earnings (10yr)
$60K
CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site.
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Early Action—
Regular Decision60.6%
State residency
In-state66.0%
Out-of-state45.0%
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Career outcomes · 10 sources
Median graduate earnings · 2.0 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost · est. lifetime ROI $476K.
Earnings cross-referenced across 10 sources (College Scorecard, Opportunity Insights, Georgetown CEW, FREOPP, PayScale, and more).
Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Tech recruiting in Columbus and nearby startup hubs (NetJets, Abercrombie HQ, Limited Brands)
- Finance and insurance in Columbus: mid-market investment banking, not bulge bracket
- Manufacturing and supply chain roles across Ohio/Midwest: supply chain analytics, operations
- Big Four accounting and consulting offices in Columbus: strong regional feeder pipeline
- Government and defense contractors near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, 90 min away
About Ohio State
Massive public flagship. Fisher (business) and engineering are strong; Big Ten sports culture.
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