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Ohio State Universitiy at Lima
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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Deadline
July 15, 2025
194 Days Left
Admissions Department
4240 Campus Drive Lima, OH 45804
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject
Req
Reco
English
4
4
Mathematics
3
4
Science
3
3
Foreign Language
2
3
Social Studies
2
3
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Required for some
July 15
SAT Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Only
Not reported
Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
4240 Campus Drive
Lima
OH
45804
Fax
(419) 995-8483
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
July 15, 2025
Application Fee
$60
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins November 1
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
100% of 2,455 applicants were admitted
Women
100% of 1,432 applicants were admitted
Men
100% of 1,023 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
314 (13%) of 2,451 admitted students enrolled
Women
155 (11%) of 1,430 admitted students enrolled
Men
159 (16%) of 1,021 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
0%
3.75 - 3.99
0%
3.50 - 3.74
0%
3.25 - 3.49
0%
3.00 - 3.24
0%
2.50 - 2.99
0%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 550 average , 503-600 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
14%
Score of 600 - 700
28%
Score of 500 - 600
37%
Score of 400 - 500
25%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 550 average , 508-605 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
25%
Score of 500 - 600
63%
Score of 400 - 500
12%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
23 average , 19-25 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
5%
Score of 24 - 29
33%
Score of 18 - 23
47%
Score of 12 - 17
15%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 24
Score of 30 - 36
3%
Score of 24 - 29
34%
Score of 18 - 23
39%
Score of 12 - 17
23%
Score of 6 - 11
1%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 21
Score of 30 - 36
7%
Score of 24 - 29
21%
Score of 18 - 23
47%
Score of 12 - 17
22%
Score of 6 - 11
3%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 10%
Top quarter: 26%
Top half: 64%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
1%
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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