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Ohio State University

US News #44📍 Columbus, Ohio

About

The Ohio State University (OSU) is the flagship public university of Ohio, with its main campus located in Columbus. Its Fisher College of Business and College of Medicine rank among the top in the United States. It has one of the largest campuses in the country and a strong athletic tradition as the home of the Buckeyes.

⭐ Highlights

Flagship public university of Ohio
Fisher College of Business has outstanding academic strength
College of Medicine ranks top 30 in the U.S.
Top athletic school in the NCAA Big Ten Conference
Located in Columbus, a hub for the tech industry

📚 Top Programs

Business (Fisher)MedicineEngineeringComputer ScienceEconomicsLawPsychologyCommunication

💰 Fees

TuitionApproximately $36,000 per year (non-resident)

Living CostsApproximately $15,000 per year

Application DeadlineEarly Action (EA): November 1, Regular Decision (RD): February 1

💼 Career Outcomes

Graduates have high-quality employment outcomes, with many working at leading enterprises in finance, technology, consulting, manufacturing and other industries. The university maintains close partnerships with enterprises, hosts active on-campus recruitment events, and offers abundant internship opportunities.

📋 Admission Information

🎓Undergraduate Admission

Item	Requirement
Language Requirement
Standardized Tests
GPA

📄 Required Materials

Common App

Submit via the Common Application

OSU supplemental essay

1 short essay

Main essay

650-word personal statement

Extracurricular activities

Up to 10 activities

Academic transcript

9th-12th grade transcripts

🎯Graduate Admission

Item	Requirement
Language Requirement	TOEFL 79+ (iBT Band 3+), IELTS 6.5+; some graduate programs require 85+, and a speaking score of 28+ is required for TA positions
Standardized Tests	Fisher MBA requires a GMAT score of 680+; a GRE score of 315+ is recommended
GPA	Undergraduate GPA 3.4+/4.0

📄 Required Materials

Online application

Submitted through the corresponding college

Statement of Purpose

Subject to program requirements

CV/Resume

Detailed professional and academic history

Recommendation letters

2-3 letters

Academic transcripts

Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

💡 The acceptance rate for the MD program at OSU College of Medicine is approximately 6%. The acceptance rate for the Fisher MBA program is approximately 30%.

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