Ohio State University Main Campus

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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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    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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    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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    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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    Mary Nancy Davis Fund Scholarship

    Columbus Foundation

    $2,000 March 01, 2025 See Details

    Description

    The Mary Nancy Davis Fund Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors from Columbus City Schools who plan to enroll full - time at The Ohio State University. You must have a strong interest in public service and be participating in the John Glenn Institute Living Learning Program to be eligible for this award. Visual arts...

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    Mary Nancy Davis Fund Scholarship

    Columbus Foundation

    award

    $2,000

    deadline

    March 01, 2025
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    Description

    The Mary Nancy Davis Fund Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors from Columbus City Schools who plan to enroll full - time at The Ohio State University. You must have a strong interest in public service and be participating in the John Glenn Institute Living Learning Program to be eligible for this award. Visual arts...

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    O'Neill Family OSU Army ROTC Scholarship

    Columbus Foundation

    $1,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The O'Neill Family OSU Army ROTC Scholarship is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors who are members of Ohio State University's Army ROTC Program. You must be a U.S. citizen and be enrolled full time to qualify for this award. Preference will be given to students who are residents of Ohio and to students who would otherwise be unable...

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    O'Neill Family OSU Army ROTC Scholarship

    Columbus Foundation

    award

    $1,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The O'Neill Family OSU Army ROTC Scholarship is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors who are members of Ohio State University's Army ROTC Program. You must be a U.S. citizen and be enrolled full time to qualify for this award. Preference will be given to students who are residents of Ohio and to students who would otherwise be unable...

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    Trustees Scholarship - Ohio State University

    Ohio State University

    Up to $3,000 November 01, 2025 See Details

    Description

    The Trustees Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Ohio State University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 to be eligible for this renewable award. Selection is based on GPA, class rank, rigor high school curriculum, and test scores (if available).

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    Trustees Scholarship - Ohio State University

    Ohio State University

    award

    Up to $3,000

    deadline

    November 01, 2025
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    Description

    The Trustees Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Ohio State University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 to be eligible for this renewable award. Selection is based on GPA, class rank, rigor high school curriculum, and test scores (if available).

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