The Ohio State University at Lima SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
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
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.
Lima, OH
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Key The Ohio State University at Lima application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
July 15
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 15
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
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.

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
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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