The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University Bachelor’s Program Overview
The Ohio State University is a public school that has been offering online bachelor’s degree programs since 2008-2009. All online classes are recorded and saved, so students can go back and watch lectures whenever it works for them. If you’re applying, keep in mind that the deadline is rolling—meaning there’s no set cutoff date.
About the Online Bachelor’s Degree Program
Right now, there are five online bachelor’s programs available, all focused on health science. These programs are designed to be flexible, giving students the skills they need to start working in their field right away, move into more advanced roles, or even continue on to graduate school later.
2025 Bachelor’s Program Quick Stats
- Enrollment: 503
- Tuition Per Credit: $493
- Application Deadline: Rolling
The Ohio State University Rankings
The Ohio State University is ranked #5 out of 350 in Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. Schools are ranked based on a variety of widely accepted indicators of excellence
Best Online Programs Ranking Indicators
See how this program compares to 349 others, based on factors used in the U.S. News methodology.
- Engagement rank: 28
- Engagement score: 84
- Faculty Credentials and Training rank: 90
- Faculty Credentials and Training score: 88
- Services and Technologies rank: 6
- Services and Technologies score: 90
- Peer Assessment score (out of 5): 3.6
The Ohio State University Bachelor’s Program Data
Most popular majors by online degrees conferred at The Ohio State University:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 50%
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other: 41%
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science – Radiation Therapist: 4%
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 4%
- Health and Wellness, General: 1%
Applying to The Ohio State University
Applications
- Application deadline (U.S. residents): Rolling
- Application deadline (international students): Rolling
- Priority application deadline: N/A
Admissions requirements same as campus-based students’ requirements: N/A
Sometimes denies admittance to qualified applicants: No
Requirements
- Accepts transfer students: Yes
- Transfer students may earn advanced standing credit: Yes
- Dual enrollment at separate college allowed: Yes
- Can earn degree entirely outside U.S.: Yes
- Application essay required: Yes
- High school completion requirements: Diploma or GED required
- Minimum high school GPA required: N/A
- TOEFL iBT Test required for international students: Required
- Minimum TOEFL iBT Test score required: 79
Academic Admissions Factors
- Rigor of secondary school record: Not Considered
- Class rank: Not Considered
- GPA: Important
- Recommendation(s): Not Considered
- Standardized test scores: Not Considered
- Application essay: Considered
Non-Academic Admissions Factors
- Interview: Not Considered
- Extracurricular activities: Not Considered
- Talent/ability: Not Considered
- Character/personal qualities: Not Considered
- First-generation college student: Not Considered
- Alumni/alumnae relations: Not Considered
- Geographical residence: Very Important
- State residency: Considered
- Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
- Volunteer work: Not Considered
- Work experience: Not Considered
- Applicant’s interest level: Not Considered
Entering Class Stats
- Applicants: 398
- Applicants accepted: 323
- Applicants enrolled: 259
- Acceptance rate: 81%
- Female applicants enrolled: 196
- Female acceptance rate: 81.5%
- Male applicants enrolled: 63
- Male acceptance rate: 78.6%
