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The Ohio State University at Lima SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1018 to 1260
ACT Range20 to 25
Average GPAN/A
Acceptance Rate99.4%

Ohio State Lima is broadly accessible, but the 42% freshman retention rate makes fit and preparation especially important. If you submit scores, aim for the upper end of the reported range, around a 25 ACT or 1260 SAT, to show you are ready for the coursework.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

The Ohio State University at Lima facts and stats

Quick Facts

The Ohio State University at Lima is a small campus in Lima, Ohio, with an undergraduate enrollment of 720 students. Ohio State Lima has a freshman retention rate of 42% and a 6-year graduation rate of 14%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11.2:1.

Location

Lima, OH

Undergrad Enrollment720
Freshman Retention42%
SettingN/A
Student to Faculty Ratio11.2:1
Graduation Rate14%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key The Ohio State University at Lima application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

July 15

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Ohio State Lima, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year for superscore-focused retakes, and a November SAT or October ACT retake should still arrive well before the July 15 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Ohio State Lima is a public campus with in-state tuition of $9,488 and out-of-state tuition of $36,266. About 61% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is February 15.

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In-State Tuition$9,488
Out-of-State Tuition$36,266
Room and Board$12,358
Average Merit Award$2,076
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid61%
Average Aid Package$14,034
Average Debt at Grad$26,971

At Ohio State Lima, out-of-state tuition is $36,266, while in-state tuition is $9,488. Room and board adds about $12,358. About 61% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $14,034, and the average merit award is $2,076. Graduates leave with an average debt of $26,971.

Student life at The Ohio State University at Lima

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Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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