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Ohio State University-Main Campus Computer Science Programs

Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public institution located in Columbus, OH. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Ohio State University-Main Campus Rankings

Ohio State University-Main Campus is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#2 of 24	State — Ohio
Overall Quality	#14 of 99	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#103 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Ohio State University-Main Campus?

Contact information for Ohio State University-Main Campus can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	15 E. 15th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
Phone:	6142926446
Website:	www.osu.edu/
Admissions:	undergrad.osu.edu/
Financial Aid:	undergrad.osu.edu/cost-and-aid/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Ohio State University-Main Campus?

You can apply to Ohio State University-Main Campus online at: undergrad.osu.edu/apply

Ohio State University-Main Campus is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Ohio State University-Main Campus

This is what Ohio State University-Main Campus looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Ohio State University-Main Campus?

Ohio State University-Main Campus maintains an acceptance rate of 61%, which makes it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 22% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

17% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Ohio State University-Main Campus, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 640 and 720. Math scores were between 670 and 760.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1310 to 1480. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Ohio State University-Main Campus ranged between 28 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Ohio State University-Main Campus are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	35,783	21,328	60%
Women	37,046	22,788	62%

Can I Afford Ohio State University-Main Campus?

The average net price after aid at Ohio State University-Main Campus is $18,292. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$12,180
In-State Fees	$1,064
Out-of-State Tuition	$38,958
Out-of-State Fees	$1,064
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,244
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$40,022

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 18% of students at Ohio State University-Main Campus receive some form of financial aid (8,034 students).

Nearly 62% of students at Ohio State University-Main Campus receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,876 per student.

20% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,739.

Student Loan Debt

29% of Ohio State University-Main Campus undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,241 per year.

Ohio State University-Main Campus Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 16,169 students enrolled at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Ohio State University-Main Campus is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 44,617 undergraduate students at Ohio State University-Main Campus, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Ohio State University-Main Campus undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4,907
Black or African American	3,569
Hispanic	2,587
White	26,547
American Indian/Alaska Native	44
Two or More Races	2,141
Non-Resident	3,390

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Ohio State University-Main Campus are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	6,107
New York	406
Illinois	402
New Jersey	336
Pennsylvania	244

Additionally, approximately 7.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Ohio State University-Main Campus Graduate Student Diversity

14,318 of Ohio State University-Main Campus’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Ohio State University-Main Campus, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Ohio State University-Main Campus graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,045
Black or African American	959
Hispanic	844
White	7,889
American Indian/Alaska Native	14
Two or More Races	501
Non-Resident	2,663

Online Learning at Ohio State University-Main Campus

Ohio State University-Main Campus delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

31,935 undergraduate students at Ohio State University-Main Campus took at least one online class — of those, 1,581 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 3,021 students took at least one online class and 2,394 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Ohio State University-Main Campus

Below are the computer science majors are available at Ohio State University-Main Campus, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	140	—	—	140
Information Science/Studies	—	15	—	15
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	—	—	6

Academic Programs at Ohio State University-Main Campus

Ohio State University-Main Campus offers 30 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Ohio State University-Main Campus has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.