The Ohio State University

Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Every student is highly encouraged to file the FAFSA to be considered for the most financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans and Federal Work-Study. Federal student aid does not automatically transfer between institutions. If you're admitted and will be accepting your admission, cancel federal aid disbursements at your previous school and update your FAFSA to include The Ohio State University.
• Tuition and Fees:
  Estimated Costs: OH Resident Tuition $13,641 Columbus / $9,722 Regional/ATI | Nonresident Tuition $42,423. OH Resident & Nonresident Columbus Housing & Food $15,252 / Regional Varies. https://undergrad.osu.edu/cost-and-aid/basic-costs

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  About a fourth of the undergraduates who received a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State last year were transfer students!

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Applicants who have earned a cumulative 2.5 or better from all colleges and universities attended are typically competitive for admission to the Columbus campus. Grade trends and performance in courses key to the chosen major are considered in the admissions decision. Applicants with fewer than 30 semester / 45 quarter earned hours post high school graduation - to determine if you are eligible?for admission to the university, admissions staff?conduct a holistic review of your academic record, including performance at all colleges or universities attended after high school graduation. If you are an Ohio resident, you may apply for admission to a regional campus. If, at the time of application, you have earned at least a 2.0 GPA (4.0 scale).
• Official Transcripts:
  We only evaluate completed course work. If you’re currently taking classes and won’t have final grades in time to meet our application deadline send the in-progress transcript. We'll let you know if we need you to submit a final transcript.
• SAT Scores:
  ACT or SAT scores may be required to determine your eligibility for admission if you have fewer than 30 semester / 45 quarter earned hours post high school graduation.
• Application Fee:
  Before submitting your application, you will be asked for a NONREFUNDABLE $60 application fee.
• Other Requirements:
  Your academic record may be reviewed for enrollment to your intended major. Some colleges and schools require a minimum GPA, prerequisite course work and/or an audition or portfolio. Before you apply, look up the enrollment criteria for your major.
• Apply Here:
  https://undergrad.osu.edu/apply/transfer

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Course credit will transfer to Ohio State if the course was taken at a regionally accredited institution, the course was non-remedial, and you received a C- or better. In a few cases, a D or D+ may transfer.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  There is no limit to the amount of credit a student can transfer to Ohio State; however, the student’s degree granting college determines which course work will apply to a student’s degree.

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