Ohio State University reinstates ACT/SAT requirement for admissions

Ohio State University will reinstate the ACT/SAT requirement for first-year applicants to its Columbus campus starting in the 2026 admissions cycle. While test scores will be considered, admissions will remain holistic. The decision follows data showing students who submitted scores had higher GPAs and academic success. Regional campuses will continue test-optional policies for Ohio residents.

​Ohio State University will reinstate the ACT/SAT requirement for first-year applicants to its Columbus campus starting in the 2026 admissions cycle. While test scores will be considered, admissions will remain holistic. The decision follows data showing students who submitted scores had higher GPAs and academic success. Regional campuses will continue test-optional policies for Ohio residents. Ohio State University will reinstate the ACT/SAT requirement for first-year applicants to its Columbus campus starting in the 2026 admissions cycle. While test scores will be considered, admissions will remain holistic. The decision follows data showing students who submitted scores had higher GPAs and academic success. Regional campuses will continue test-optional policies for Ohio residents.