Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Ohio State University-Main Campus is $12,859 for Ohio residents and $38,365 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.00% for Ohio residents and increased by 4.42% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for OSU is $13,244 for Ohio residents and $40,060 for out-of-state students which is a 4.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 3.00% for Ohio residents and increased by 4.42% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,342 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.92% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 15.22% compared to the previous year.
OSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $12,485 |
$36,742 | $16,688 |
2023-2024 | $12,859 | $38,365 | $17,342 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 3.00% | 4.42% | 3.92% |
2024-2025 | $13,244 | $40,060 | $18,022 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $13,497 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $41,227 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at OSU is $14,016 for Ohio residents and $42,923 for out-of-state students which is a 4.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Ohio State University-Main Campus has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $34,040 for in-state and $49,292 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at
Michael E. Moritz College of Law page. The medical school tuition is $31,081 for in-state and $56,001 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at
The Ohio State University College of Medicine page.
OSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $12,997 |
$39,598 | $16,688 |
2023-2024 | $13,497 | $41,227 | $17,342 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 3.85% | 4.11% | 3.92% |
2024-2025 | $14,016 | $42,923 | $18,022 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at OSU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $494 for Ohio residents and $1,556 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $785 for Ohio residents and $2,517 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $480 | $1,490 |
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2023-2024 | $494 | $1,556 |
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2024-2025 | $508 | $1,625 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $756 | $2,418 |
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2023-2024 | $785 | $2,517 |
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2024-2025 | $815 | $2,620 |
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Ohio State University-Main Campus and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Ohio State University-Main Campus and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,859 | $38,365 |
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $16,488 | $36,402 |
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Northwestern University | $65,997 |
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The Pennsylvania State University | $15,890 | $25,574 |
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $17,239 | $36,001 |
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $10,108 | $27,748 |