The Ohio State University Data Analytics Major

Applying to the Major

Applying to the Major

This application is for admission into the undergraduate Data Analytics Major at The Ohio State University. Only current OSU students may complete this application. Future OSU students are required to complete an admissions application and be admitted to the university first. This application can be found at apply.osu.edu. 

Application Deadlines

  • February 1st - For admission during summer semester (Prerequisite coursework must be finished by the previous autumn semester).
  • June 1st - For admission during autumn semester (Prerequisite coursework must be finished by the previous spring semester).
  • September 15th - For admission during spring semester (Prerequisite coursework must be finished by the previous summer semester).

Required Coursework

Complete (and receive a letter grade of C- or better) in theses courses at OHIO STATE: 

  • CSE 2221 or higher 

  • At least one of the following Math or Statistics courses: MATH 1152, MATH 1172, MATH 2153, MATH 2568, or STAT 3201 

If you brought in transfer or CCP credit for these prerequisites, please work with a data analytics advisor to be sure you complete the appropriate prerequisite classes at OSU. 

 

Ready to apply to the Data Analytics program? Follow these steps:

  1. Carefully review the online information about the major.
  2. Complete a typed cover letter and resume to submit with your application. See below for instructions. 
  3. Complete the required coursework noted above.
  4. Submit the Data Analytics major application by clicking on the link below.

The application window for admission during the spring 2027 semester is now open! 

Enrollment in major restricted classes will be subject to availability.

Required Application Materials (please have these ready before you start the application)

  • Cover Letter

  • Résumé

Cover-letter Instructions

  • The cover letter should be no more than 1 page long (11pt font or higher)
  • The cover letter should answer the following three (3) questions:
  1. What are your long term goals, and how will the data analytics program help you achieve them? (300 words maximum)
  2. Which of the specializations most interest you and why? You can write about more than one. Note: Computational Analytics requires a 3.2 cumulative OSU GPA and Business Analytics requires a 3.0 cumulative OSU GPA. (300 words maximum)
  3. Have there been any external factors that have negatively impacted your academic performance at Ohio State? If so, please explain. (200 word maximum)

Résumé Instructions

  • The résumé should be no more than 1 page long (11pt font or higher). Should include any educational, work, volunteer experience. Résumés should be professional - we strongly recommend using resources such as the Arts and Sciences Career Services résumé review service. This is a significant part of your total application - we will be placing a greater emphasis on a professional, deep résumé for subsequent admissions cycles. 

Instructions for uploading file - PLEASE FOLLOW DIRECTIONS

  • Your cover letter and résumé should be combined into one .PDF file.
  • Your cover letter should be the first page, and your résumé should be the second page of the document once it is combined.
  • Your file should be named with your last name_first name (ex: John Smith's file would be named "Smith_John").