Hey guys! I've been looking at Ohio State University as a serious potential for college. Can anyone share what is the required GPA for admission into OSU?
Ohio State University, while a competitive institution, doesn't have an official "minimum" GPA for applicants. However, students who apply without a standardized test should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). As for averages, the middle 50% of incoming freshman typically have a GPA between 3.7 and 4.2 on a weighted scale. This means that 25% of admitted students have a GPA above 4.2 and another 25% have a GPA below 3.7.
However, remember that OSU uses a holistic review process when considering applications. This means the university takes into account more than just your GPA. Your ACT/SAT scores (still considered by OSU as of the 2024-2025 application cycle), the rigor of your high school coursework, your extracurricular activities, and your personal essays, among other things, will also be important.
In essence, if your GPA falls in the middle 50% or close to it, you're in a competitive range for OSU. But even if it's slightly lower than the range, don't be discouraged! A strong application with compelling essays and meaningful involvement in extracurriculars can still be considered favorably.
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