Paying for Central Ohio Technical College

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$5,136 2.39%	$7,896 1.54%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) are $5,136 for Ohio residents and $7,896 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,733 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

49% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,321. It could cover 67.39% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $13,767 for Ohio residents and $16,527 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

COTC's 4-year tuition is $21,460 for Ohio residents and $32,494 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $79,421 for Ohio residents and $90,455 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Central Ohio Technical College is $5,136 for Ohio residents and $7,896 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.39% for Ohio residents and increased by 1.54% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($5,001) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,733.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of COTC is $5,259 for Ohio residents and $8,018 for out-of-state students, a 1.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

COTC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$5,016	$7,776	$12,576
2023-2024	$5,136	$7,896	$12,848
Change % 2023-2024	2.39%	1.54%	2.16%
2024-2025	$5,259	$8,018	$13,126

Cost 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 COTC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $214 for Ohio residents and $329 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$209	$324
	2023-2024	$214	$329
	2024-2025	$219	$334

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at COTC?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at COTC is $21,460 for Ohio residents and $32,494 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Central Ohio Technical College have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

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.

COTC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$5,226	$5,318	$5,411	$5,506	$21,460
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$7,986	$8,077	$8,169	$8,262	$32,494
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$5,318	$5,411	$5,506	$5,602	$21,836
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$8,077	$8,169	$8,262	$8,356	$32,865
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$5,411	$5,506	$5,602	$5,700	$22,219
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$8,169	$8,262	$8,356	$8,452	$33,239
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$5,506	$5,602	$5,700	$5,800	$22,608
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$8,262	$8,356	$8,452	$8,548	$33,618
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$5,602	$5,700	$5,800	$5,902	$23,004
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$8,356	$8,452	$8,548	$8,645	$34,001

COA including Books, 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 $79,421 for Ohio residents and $90,455 for out-of-state students.

COTC 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$19,390	$19,697	$19,984	$20,275	$79,421
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$22,150	$22,456	$22,767	$23,082	$90,455
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$19,697	$20,009	$20,300	$20,596	$80,678
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$22,456	$22,767	$23,082	$23,402	$91,707
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$20,009	$20,325	$20,621	$20,921	$81,956
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$22,767	$23,082	$23,402	$23,726	$92,976
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$20,325	$20,647	$20,948	$21,253	$83,254
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$23,082	$23,402	$23,726	$24,055	$94,264
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$20,647	$20,974	$21,279	$21,589	$84,573
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$23,402	$23,726	$24,055	$24,388	$95,570

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 49% 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 $58,137 for Ohio residents and $69,171 for out-of-state students.

COTC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$14,069	$14,376	$14,663	$14,954	$58,137
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$16,829	$17,135	$17,446	$17,761	$69,171
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$14,376	$14,688	$14,979	$15,275	$59,394
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$17,135	$17,446	$17,761	$18,081	$70,423
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$14,688	$15,004	$15,300	$15,600	$60,672
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$17,446	$17,761	$18,081	$18,405	$71,692
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$15,004	$15,326	$15,627	$15,932	$61,970
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$17,761	$18,081	$18,405	$18,734	$72,980
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$15,326	$15,653	$15,958	$16,268	$63,289
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$18,081	$18,405	$18,734	$19,067	$74,286

	In-State	Out-of-State
Central Ohio Technical College	$5,136	$7,896
Ohio State University-Main Campus	$12,859	$38,365
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	$12,906	$28,240
Kent State University at Kent	$11,767	$20,880
Ohio University-Main Campus	$13,746	$24,114
Miami University-Oxford	$17,060	$38,124