For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition of public colleges in Ohio is $8,333 for Ohio residents and $17,196 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Ohio, the average tuition & fees are $31,225 regardless of residency.
For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Ohio is $13,603 for Ohio residents and $26,841 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Ohio, the average graduate tuition is $19,546.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $16,130 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $16,920. 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.
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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 2025 average COA of the four-year colleges in Ohio is $26,816 for residents and $35,679 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $48,533. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $23,825 for Ohio residents and $30,163 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2025 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
| Ohio Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $26,816 | $35,679 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $48,533 | |
| Community Colleges | $23,825 | $30,163 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Ohio, 281 out of 289 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 109 public and 152 private colleges in Ohio. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Ohio is $7,614 for Ohio residents and $16,471 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $29,881
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $4,864 for residents and $11,137 for out-of-state students.
| Ohio Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $7,614 | $16,471 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $29,881 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $4,864 | $11,137 |
| Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools) | $15,048 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Ohio, 77 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Ohio is $12,581 for Ohio residents and $25,819 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $18,812
| Ohio Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $12,581 | $25,819 |
| Private Schools | $18,812 | |
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 $322 for Ohio residents and $690 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $999
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $638 for Ohio residents and $1,369 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $918
| Ohio Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $322 | $690 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $999 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $197 | $448 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $638 | $1,369 |
| Private Schools | $918 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Ohio
At colleges in Ohio, the average living cost is $16,130 when a student lives on campus facility and $16,920 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $17,289 | $15,068 |
| Private Schools | $15,653 | $18,121 |
