Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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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.
You may want to compare the school to other Ohio schools with tuition changes from last year at Ohio colleges tuition change page.
OSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,485 $36,742$16,688
2023-2024$12,859$38,365$17,342
Change % 2023-20243.00%4.42%3.92%
2024-2025$13,244$40,060$18,022
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Ohio State University-Main Campus - COA
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Room and Board Coost Chart

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
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,997 $39,598$16,688
2023-2024$13,497$41,227$17,342
Change % 2023-20243.85%4.11%3.92%
2024-2025$14,016$42,923$18,022
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Graduate Tuition Chart

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)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$480$1,490
2023-2024$494$1,556
2024-2025$508$1,625
Graduate2022-2023$756$2,418
2023-2024$785$2,517
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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Tuition per Credit Hour
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Books and Supplies Costs

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-StateOut-of-State
Ohio State University-Main Campus$12,859$38,365
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities$16,488$36,402
Northwestern University$65,997
The Pennsylvania State University$15,890$25,574
Rutgers University-New Brunswick$17,239$36,001
University of Nebraska-Lincoln$10,108$27,748

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at OSU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at OSU is $54,877 for Ohio residents and $166,009 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$13,194$13,538$13,891$14,253$54,877
Out-of-State$39,581$40,835$42,129$43,464$166,009
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$13,538$13,891$14,253$14,625$56,308
Out-of-State$40,835$42,129$43,464$44,841$171,270
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$13,891$14,253$14,625$15,006$57,776
Out-of-State$42,129$43,464$44,841$46,262$176,697
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$14,253$14,625$15,006$15,397$59,282
Out-of-State$43,464$44,841$46,262$47,728$182,296
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$14,625$15,006$15,397$15,799$60,828
Out-of-State$44,841$46,262$47,728$49,241$188,073

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $131,491 for Ohio residents and $242,623 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$31,873$32,529$33,214$33,913$131,491
Out-of-State$58,259$59,826$61,439$63,099$242,623
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$32,529$33,201$33,901$34,616$134,209
Out-of-State$59,826$61,439$63,099$64,807$249,171
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$33,201$33,888$34,603$35,335$136,990
Out-of-State$61,439$63,099$64,807$66,566$255,911
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$33,888$34,591$35,322$36,070$139,835
Out-of-State$63,099$64,807$66,566$68,377$262,849
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$34,591$35,310$36,058$36,822$142,745
Out-of-State$64,807$66,566$68,377$70,240$269,991

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 72% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $86,991 for Ohio residents and $198,123 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$20,748$21,404$22,089$22,788$86,991
Out-of-State$47,134$48,701$50,314$51,974$198,123
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$21,404$22,076$22,776$23,491$89,709
Out-of-State$48,701$50,314$51,974$53,682$204,671
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$22,076$22,763$23,478$24,210$92,490
Out-of-State$50,314$51,974$53,682$55,441$211,411
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$22,763$23,466$24,197$24,945$95,335
Out-of-State$51,974$53,682$55,441$57,252$218,349
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$23,466$24,185$24,933$25,697$98,245
Out-of-State$53,682$55,441$57,252$59,115$225,491

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
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Ohio State University-Main Campus 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$12,859$1,030$17,342$38,365$1,030 $17,342
Graduate$13,497 $1,030$17,342$41,227 $1,030$17,342
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