Columbus, OH · Public university · City (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $12,485 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $36,722 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,006 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,012 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $28,133 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $17,953 | Average paid after grants and scholarships — an average, not a quote |
Across all students, the average paid here was $10,180 less than the sticker price — about 36% off, once grants and scholarships are counted. Individual awards vary enormously, and many students receive nothing at all.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (14) | Football (122), Track & Field (101), Lacrosse (49), Baseball (39), Swimming & Diving (39), Wrestling (34), Ice Hockey (28), Soccer (28), Fencing (24), Gymnastics (19), Volleyball (19), Basketball (16), Tennis (13), Golf (10) |
| Women’s varsity sports (14) | Track & Field (132), Rowing (79), Lacrosse (42), Swimming & Diving (39), Field Hockey (35), Soccer (28), Fencing (27), Ice Hockey (22), Softball (22), Gymnastics (20), Volleyball (20), Basketball (14), Tennis (10), Golf (7) |
| Softball conference | Big Ten |
| Head softball coach | Kirin Kumar |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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