
Ohio State University has seen a downward trend in overall acceptance rates recently. In 2023, the acceptance rate was 50.8%, with 70,028 applicants and 35,588 accepted. This is a decrease from 52.7% in 2022 and 57.17% in 2021, reflecting a consistent decline over the past few years as the university becomes increasingly competitive. Notably, the acceptance rate dropped from 68.47% in 2020 to 53.72% in 2019, indicating heightened selectivity in admissions.