• August 22, 2024 (Updated with IPEDS Recent Release)

2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Ohio is $8,304 for Residents and $17,246 for Others

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Ohio is $8,304 for Ohio residents and $17,246 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Ohio, the average tuition & fees are $29,624 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Ohio is $13,465 for Ohio residents and $26,507 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Ohio, the average graduate tuition is $18,452.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $15,183 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $15,058. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Ohio is $25,704 for residents and $34,646 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $45,988. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $23,595 for Ohio residents and $29,341 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
2024 COA by School Type
Ohio ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4-Year Colleges$25,704$34,646
Private 4-Year Colleges$45,988
Community Colleges$23,595$29,341

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Ohio, 278 out of 286 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 109 public and 155 private colleges in Ohio. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Ohio is $7,625 for Ohio residents and $16,561 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $28,471
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $4,759 for residents and $10,454 for out-of-state students.
2024 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Ohio
Ohio ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4-Year Colleges$7,625$16,561
Private 4-Year Colleges$28,471
Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) $4,759$10,454
Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools)$14,368

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Ohio, 78 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Ohio is $12,442 for Ohio residents and $25,484 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $17,747
2024 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Ohio
Ohio ResidentsOut-of-State
Public Schools$12,442$25,484
Private Schools$17,747

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Ohio is $330 for Ohio residents and $708 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $923
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $627 for Ohio residents and $1,333 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $780
2024 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Ohio
Ohio ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4-Year Colleges$330$708
Private 4-Year Colleges$923
Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges)$188$418
Graduate
Public Schools$627$1,333
Private Schools$780

Average Living Costs at colleges in Ohio

At colleges in Ohio, the average living cost is $15,183 when a student lives on campus facility and $15,058 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
2024 Average Living Cost of colleges in Ohio
On-CampusOff-Campus
Public Schools$16,348$14,405
Private Schools$14,757$15,473

Most Searched Colleges in Ohio

DeVry University-Ohio

Private, 4-year

Columbus, OH

Kenyon College

Private, 4-year

Gambier, OH

Xavier University

Private, 4-year

Cincinnati, OH

University of Dayton

Private, 4-year

Dayton, OH

Oberlin College

Private, 4-year

Oberlin, OH