Ohio State University
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Ohio State University is in Columbus, United States. Tuition for international students: $47,374 per year (2026-27 figure). Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79. Applying: intake: Fall, Spring; application fee $70.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition $47,374 per year + housing and meals $15,738 per year |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: none for international students. Merit scholarships: none. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | Reference: ACT 27-33 (middle 50% of admitted students). English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4, TOEFL 79, Duolingo 120. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Nov 1 (Early Action — Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college.) Last round: Regular Decision, Jan 15. |
| Where and how students live | Columbus · 10 km from CMH airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Required; housing and meals $15,738 per year |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Aid & admission for international applicants | No need-based aid for international undergraduates International students are not eligible for need-based institutional aid; only merit awards or outside funding. (reference)Sources (1)“International students are generally not eligible to receive federal, state or most institutional funding.”sfa.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Meets full financial need | No — does not promise to meet full need (reference)Sources (1)“International students are generally not eligible to receive federal, state or most institutional funding.”sfa.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Merit scholarships | No — aid is based on need, not meritSources (1)“Incoming first-year students to the Columbus campus compete for university-funded merit-based scholarships. International students are not eligible.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| SAT / ACT policy | SAT or ACT requiredSources (1)“Yes, standardized test scores from ACT or SAT are required for first-year applicants to the Columbus campus.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (6)“You must request that your testing agency send official scores electronically to Ohio State demonstrating the English proficiency level.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“U.S. high school: Complete three full years and graduated from a U.S. regionally accredited high school.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL (on or after Jan. 21, 2026) 4.0+”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL (before Jan. 21, 2026) 79+”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“IELTS / IELTS Indicator 6.5+”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duolingo 120+”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | No conditional admission (reference)Sources (1)“Ohio State does not offer conditional admission to students who enroll in the American Language Program.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Computer Science and Engineering · Columbus Source (1)“Computer Science and Engineering Degree: BS Campus: Columbus College: Engineering”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Journalism · Columbus Source (1)“Journalism Degree: BA Campus: Columbus College: Arts and Sciences”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Nursing · Columbus Source (1)“Nursing Degree: BS Campus: Columbus College: Nursing”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum) | ACT 27-33 — middle 50% of admitted students Source (1)“50% of admitted students scored between 27 and 33 on the ACT. 25% scored below 27 and 25% scored above 33.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12SAT 1280-1470 — middle 50% of admitted students Source (1)“50% of admitted students scored between 1280 and 1470 on the SAT. 25% scored below 1280 and 25% scored above 1470.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Fall, Spring Source (1)“Spring 2027 Autumn 2027 Application deadline Deadline for all required application materials.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | $70 one-time Source (1)“Before submitting your application, you will be asked for a NONREFUNDABLE $70 application fee.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required (reference) Source (1)“You must request that your testing agency send official scores electronically to Ohio State demonstrating the English proficiency level.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Proof of funds / financial documents: Required (reference) Source (2)“Be aware that if you are admitted, you'll be required to show that you can meet the financial responsibility of attending Ohio State.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“To show that you can meet the financial responsibility of attending Ohio State and to receive the appropriate visa eligibility documents (I-20 or DS-2019), admitted international students must submit Ohio State's Visa Request Form, signed by each supporter (yourself or your family) or agency sponsor, in addition to required support documents.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required (reference) Source (1)“Once you have been admitted, submit a copy of your valid passport picture page using our Admissions Uploader.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)“Ohio State requires a personal statement essay in response to one of the prompts provided.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Optional ×2 Source (1)“While not required, your counselor may send a maximum of two letters of recommendation electronically through the Common Application.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Source (1)“Yes, standardized test scores from ACT or SAT are required for first-year applicants to the Columbus campus.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“Request that your high school or secondary school send transcripts / documents / official copies of examination certificates for coursework from the final four years (grades 9-12) to Ohio State.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Early Action — Application | Nov 1 Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college. Source (2)“November 1: Early action”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“We must receive all requirements of a complete application by November 1 by midnight (EST) to consider your application on time.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Regular Decision — Application | Jan 15 The normal round; not binding. Source (2)“January 15: Regular decision”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“We must receive your complete application by January 15 by midnight (EST) to consider your application on time.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | $47,374 per year (2026–27 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | $15,738 per year (2026–27 figure) |
| Student health insurance | $4,108 per year (2026–27 figure) |
| Proof of funds for the I-20 | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (5)
“Estimated, 2026-2027 academic year”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“International students Single-student expenses Tuition (includes instructional and general fees)* $47,374”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Housing and food Columbus: $15,738** Regional campus/ATI: Varies^ $15,738**”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Health insurance $4,108^”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“International students and their dependents who accompany them are required to purchase Ohio State student health insurance.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Required Source (2)“Most incoming first-years on the Columbus campus are required to live on campus for their first two years.”undergrad.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All unmarried, full-time students within two years of high school graduation must live on campus, unless exempted, space is no longer available, or they are living with family.”housing.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Housing available during breaks | Yes Source (1)“The university furnishes services and accommodations under this contract during recess periods between autumn and spring semesters for those students assigned to an academic year residence hall.”housing.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | No (reference) Source (1)“The Ohio State University does not have a required co-op or internship program for engineering or architecture students.”ecs.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (1)“You can earn your Bachelor of Science in Nutrition – Dietetics and Master of Dietetics and Nutrition (BSND-MDN) in 5 years!”ehe.osu.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Location
| City / state | Columbus |
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| Nearest major airport | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), about 10 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).