Does Ohio State University-Main Campus require SAT or ACT scores?

Ohio State University-Main Campus has a test-optional policy — SAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required.

What is the Regular Decision deadline for Ohio State University-Main Campus?

The Regular Decision deadline is January 15, 2027, as published by the college and verified 2026-09-28.

Published sticker price is $40,022 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-09-28.

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Columbus, OH

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Testing policy

Test-optional

SAT range (middle 50%)

1310–1480

Annual cost (sticker price)

$40,022

$13,244 in-state

Early Decision

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Early Action

November 01, 2026

Regular Decision

January 15, 2027

Common Application

Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://undergrad.osu.edu/apply/columbus-first-year/application-information — verified 2026-09-28.