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Columbus, OH

University Website:  www.osu.edu/
Apply Online:  undergrad.osu.edu/apply

  • Overview: Educating and innovating across Ohio with campuses, research facilities, organizations and partners throughout the state. Main campus is located in Columbus, with 5 regional campuses. Ohio State University offers 200+ majors and 500 academic specialties.
  • Scholarships Offered: Merit scholarships, outside scholarships.
  • Athletic division: NCAA Division I
Freshman Admissions Information
  • Acceptance rate: 51%
  • Type of admissions: Fall application deadline, February 1st.
  • Is the Common App accepted: Yes
  • Application fee: $60
  • Is the SAT or ACT required or optional: Required, unless out of high school more than two years
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Freshman Tuition Information
  • Average Annual Tuition & Fees for OH Resident: $14,000, Non Resident: $41,000

  • Contact Information
  • Phone Number: 614-292-3980
  • Email Address: askabuckeye@osu.edu

  • School Location
    Mailing Address:
    P.O. Box 183029 Columbus, OH 43218-3029

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    Ohio State University-Main Campus College Scholarships

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    NRF Foundation University Challenge

    National Retail Foundation

    Up to $30,000 June 23, 2025 See Details

    Description

    The NRF Foundation University Challenge is available to full-time sophomore-level and above undergraduate students of all majors who are attending NRF member institutions. Teams of three - four students will work together to identify a new and innovative retailing opportunity for a major retailer and present a pitch presentation, competing for...

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    NRF Foundation University Challenge

    National Retail Foundation

    award

    Up to $30,000

    deadline

    June 23, 2025
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    Description

    The NRF Foundation University Challenge is available to full-time sophomore-level and above undergraduate students of all majors who are attending NRF member institutions. Teams of three - four students will work together to identify a new and innovative retailing opportunity for a major retailer and present a pitch presentation, competing for...

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    ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship

    Reaching Out

    $20,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship is open to students who attend one of the 64 member schools. You must identify as a member or ally of the LGBT+ community and be enrolled in a business program to be considered for this award.

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    ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship

    Reaching Out

    award

    $20,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship is open to students who attend one of the 64 member schools. You must identify as a member or ally of the LGBT+ community and be enrolled in a business program to be considered for this award.

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    National Buckeye Scholarship - Ohio State University

    Ohio State University

    Up to $13,500 November 01, 2025 See Details

    Description

    The National Buckeye is available to non-resident entering freshmen at Ohio State University who have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on GPA, class rank, rigor high school curriculum, and test scores (if available).

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    National Buckeye Scholarship - Ohio State University

    Ohio State University

    award

    Up to $13,500

    deadline

    November 01, 2025
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    Description

    The National Buckeye is available to non-resident entering freshmen at Ohio State University who have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on GPA, class rank, rigor high school curriculum, and test scores (if available).

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    ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

    American Chemical Society (ACS)

    $10,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship is available to full - time students majoring in chemistry. You must express the intent to teach high school chemistry after graduation and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to eligible for this award.

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    ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

    American Chemical Society (ACS)

    award

    $10,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship is available to full - time students majoring in chemistry. You must express the intent to teach high school chemistry after graduation and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to eligible for this award.

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    Stamps Foundation Scholarship

    Stamps Family Charitable Foundation, Inc.

    Up to $75,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The Stamps Foundation Scholarship is available to entering college freshmen. You must be attending a partner school to be considered for this award. Deadlines vary by school.

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    Stamps Foundation Scholarship

    Stamps Family Charitable Foundation, Inc.

    award

    Up to $75,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The Stamps Foundation Scholarship is available to entering college freshmen. You must be attending a partner school to be considered for this award. Deadlines vary by school.

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    IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship

    Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

    Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT...

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    IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship

    Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

    award

    Up to $5,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT...

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    Balanced Man Scholarship - Sigma Phi Epsilon - Ohio State University

    Sigma Phi Epsilon - The Ohio State University

    Up to $4,000 September 14, 2025 See Details

    Description

    The Balanced Man Scholarship is available to entering male freshmen at Ohio State University. You must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to your health and well - being to be eligible for this award.

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    Balanced Man Scholarship - Sigma Phi Epsilon - Ohio State University

    Sigma Phi Epsilon - The Ohio State University

    award

    Up to $4,000

    deadline

    September 14, 2025
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    Description

    The Balanced Man Scholarship is available to entering male freshmen at Ohio State University. You must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to your health and well - being to be eligible for this award.

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    AIA Northeast Illinois Scholarship

    The American Institute of Architecture Northeast Illinois (AIA)

    $3,000 June 30, 2025 See Details

    Description

    The AIA Northeast Illinois Scholarship is open to undergraduate students in Chicago. You must have a home residence of record within the AIA NEI Chapter boundaries (Chapter boundaries are: Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Kendall Counties, be enrolled for the fall at one of the East Central or West Central accredited Architecture schools and be a U.S....

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    AIA Northeast Illinois Scholarship

    The American Institute of Architecture Northeast Illinois (AIA)

    award

    $3,000

    deadline

    June 30, 2025
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    Description

    The AIA Northeast Illinois Scholarship is open to undergraduate students in Chicago. You must have a home residence of record within the AIA NEI Chapter boundaries (Chapter boundaries are: Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Kendall Counties, be enrolled for the fall at one of the East Central or West Central accredited Architecture schools and be a U.S....

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    AIA Northeast Illinois 2025 Scholarship

    The American Institute of Architects- Northeast Illinois

    $3,000 April 18, 2025 See Details

    Description

    The AIA Northeast Illinois 2025 Scholarship is open to undergraduate students enrolled at one of the East Central or West Central accredited Architecture schools for the fall of the upcoming school year. You must reside within the the AIA NEI Chapter boundaries (Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Kendall Counties) and be a U.S citizen in order to be...

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    AIA Northeast Illinois 2025 Scholarship

    The American Institute of Architects- Northeast Illinois

    award

    $3,000

    deadline

    April 18, 2025
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    Description

    The AIA Northeast Illinois 2025 Scholarship is open to undergraduate students enrolled at one of the East Central or West Central accredited Architecture schools for the fall of the upcoming school year. You must reside within the the AIA NEI Chapter boundaries (Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Kendall Counties) and be a U.S citizen in order to be...

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    IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship

    Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

    Up to $2,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be accepted into an IES study abroad program to be eligible for this award. You also must currently be receiving financial...

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    IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship

    Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

    award

    Up to $2,000

    deadline

    Varies
    See Details

    Description

    The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be accepted into an IES study abroad program to be eligible for this award. You also must currently be receiving financial...

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