OSU GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: The Ohio State University uses the standard 4.0 scale with +/−. Ohio State uses your school-reported GPA. Course rigor is considered alongside the number.
| Metric | OSU Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 3.7 - 3.9 |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.5+ for Dean's List |
| Scale type | Standard 4.0 scale with +/−. |
How Ohio State recalculates GPA for admission
Ohio State uses your school-reported GPA. Course rigor is considered alongside the number. The number you submit on your transcript and the number OSU uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match Ohio State's policy.
Fall 2024 Columbus campus admit GPA average
3.87 unweighted (middle 50%: 3.7 - 4.0)
Source: OSU Undergraduate Admissions, Class of 2028 profile
Maintaining a good OSU GPA
- Eminence Fellows is OSU's flagship full-ride. The Eminence Fellows Scholarship covers full tuition, room, and board for selective admits, typically requiring 4.0 unweighted, top-decile class rank, 1450+ SAT, and a leadership essay. Apply by November 1.
- Honors program is by separate application. The OSU Honors program requires a 3.5+ unweighted GPA, but admission is competitive and reviewed alongside an essay and curriculum rigor. Roughly 25% of admitted Honors applicants are accepted.
- Forgiveness petition exists for repeat grades. OSU's grade forgiveness policy allows a student to repeat up to 3 courses where they earned D or E (F), with only the new grade counting in cumulative GPA. The original grade stays on transcript with a notation.
Admit-range and policy data verified against Ohio State's official admissions page.