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Ohio State UniversitySAT & ACT Scores

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1280–1430 on the SAT and 26–32 on the ACT.

Admitted-student score ranges

Each bar shows the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students. Aim for the upper end to be comfortably competitive.

SAT total1280 – 1430
40080012001600

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1280 and 1430 on the SAT total.

ACT composite26 – 32
1122436

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 26 and 32 on the ACT composite.

Test25th percentile75th percentile
SAT total12801430
ACT composite2632

What the “middle 50%” actually means

These are not cutoffs. The 25th percentile (1280 SAT / 26 ACT) means a quarter of admitted students scored at or below it, and the 75th percentile (1430 SAT / 32 ACT) means a quarter scored at or above it. Half of admitted students land inside the range — and students are admitted both below and above it every year, because scores are only one part of the application.

Ohio State University requires the SAT or ACT

For the current application cycle, Ohio State University requires you to submit an SAT or ACT score. A strong score is part of a complete application, so it is worth preparing for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about SAT and ACT scores for Ohio State University, from the data above.

What SAT score do I need for Ohio State University?+
There is no fixed cutoff. The middle 50% of recently enrolled Ohio State University students scored between 1280 and 1430 on the SAT, so a competitive target is around 1430 (the 75th percentile). A score near 1360 would sit close to the middle of admitted students.
Is a 1280 SAT good enough for Ohio State University?+
A 1280 sits at roughly the 25th percentile — about a quarter of enrolled students scored at or below it, so it is within range but on the lower end. Admitted students at that level typically stand out in other ways (grades, rigor, essays, activities). Aiming closer to 1430 gives you more margin.
What ACT score do I need for Ohio State University?+
The middle 50% of recently enrolled students scored 26–32 on the ACT. A composite around 32 would place you near the top of that range; 26 is roughly the 25th percentile.
Is Ohio State University test-optional or test-required?+
For the current application cycle, Ohio State University requires you to submit an SAT or ACT score. A strong score is part of a complete application, so it is worth preparing for.

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Score ranges describe the middle 50% of Ohio State University’s admitted students (Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024–2025)); they are not admission cutoffs or guarantees. Ohio State reinstated a testing requirement starting with the 2025–26 cycle. It superscores and does not decide admission on test scores alone. Figures are compiled from official Common Data Set and college sources and may differ slightly from the most recent cycle — always confirm with Ohio State University’s admissions office.

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