What is Ohio State University College of Medicine (OSU)'s acceptance rate?

Ohio State University College of Medicine (OSU) does not publish an acceptance rate, and neither does any free national source. Those sources publish applications and matriculants, not the number of offers a school made, so a rate cannot be calculated from them without inventing the missing number. What can be stated in 2025-2026 is that Ohio State University College of Medicine (OSU) received 8,685 applications for 211 seats in the entering class, which is 41.2 applications per seat. Source: AAMC FACTS table A-1, 2025-2026.

Ohio State University College of Medicine: MCAT and admissions

Mission

The Ohio State University College of Medicine seeks to recruit self-directed learners who are driven to become empathetic physicians providing evidence-based, compassionate medical care. The Admissions Committee will assemble a class that displays diversity in background and thought, strong intellect, and the potential to improve people's lives through innovation in research, education, patient care and community service.

As the school states it

Admissions office

Columbus, OH 43210 USA

(614) 292-7137

medicine@osu.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees

In state$32,202

Out of state$57,122

One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.

Cost of attendance

In state$61,508

Out of state$87,056

Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.

What you leave with

Average graduating debt: $182,316
Students receiving aid: 88%

Deposit

Due: April 30, 2026
In state: $25
Out of state: $25

Health insurance

In state: $3,918
Out of state: $3,918

After graduation

Monthly loan payment: $2,201
Earnings, 1 year out: $64,952
Earnings, 5 years out: $158,548

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, All out of state applicants considered

Canadian ApplicantsNoNo

International ApplicantsNoNo

DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, DACA students considered

Transfer applicantsConditionsAccepted with conditions

Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted

AP creditYesAccepted

Online courseworkConditionsVaries by course

Pass/fail courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions

We will accept coursework from a community college. We suggest the majority of pre-requisite coursework be taken at a four-year institution, when possible.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

41.2applications per seat2025-2026

8,685applications received2025-2026

13.7%from in state2025-2026

MCAT scores this school will read
Oldest accepted
January 2023
Latest accepted
September 30, 2026
AAMC PREview
Policy
We are not using PREview scores in the admissions
Secondary application
Required
Yes
Fee
$80
Sent to
Applicants who are AMCAS verified and who broadly meet holistic admissions criteria.
Fee waiver
Available
Secondary deadline
Due
December 1, 2026
Letters of recommendation
Committee letter
Accepted
Letter packet
Accepted
Individual letters
Accepted
Interview
Invitations
August 2026
Deposit on an offer
Required
Yes
Due
April 30, 2026
In state
$25
Out of state
$25
Refundable
No
Credited
No

Prerequisite coursework

AnatomyOne semester/quarter course in anatomy recommended.Recommended
AnthropologyRecommended
BiochemistryOne semester/quarter course in biochemistry required.3Required
BiologyTwo semesters or three quarters required.3Required
ChemistryTwo semesters or three quarters that consists of a general chemistry series including laboratory work incorporating quantitative and qualitative analysis is required.Lab8Required
Composition & RhetoricCourses that emphasize written and verbal communication. Applicants are required to demonstrate spoken, auditory, reading and writing proficiency in the English language.Recommended
EconomicsRecommended
LiteratureOther courses in humanities are also recommended, such as courses in art, music, drama, literature and languagesRecommended
Organic ChemistryTwo semesters or three quarters of an organic chemistry series that includes one year of a lab experience or equivalent.Lab10Required
PhysicsTwo semesters or three quarters with a laboratory experience is required.Lab8Required
PsychologyRecommended
SociologyRecommended

Interview

File: closed fileRegional interviews: no

Video interview

The format of the 2026-2027 interview season will be virtual

How the school describes it

1 on 1 interview, blinded to academic record (MCAT and grades)

Invitations

August 2026

A typical interview day

The format of the 2026- 2027 interview season will be virtual. Informational sessions are in the morning and two individual interviews are held in the afternoon, one with a faculty admission committee member and one with a student, resident, or fellow admission committee member.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions: 250-300
Waitlist offers: 55

Waitlisted students are evaluated on their overall score, which combines the experiences, attributes, academic metrics, and interview performance.

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Sources

a public compilation of schools' published figures, not yet checked against the school
AAMC FACTS table A-1, 2025-2026 · 2025-2026
calculated by PreMD from the published application and matriculant counts · 2025-2026
AAMC MSAR public school report
College Scorecard field of study, U.S. Department of Education

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

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