Paying for Ohio Northern University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $37,600 2.93% $33,600 1.97%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Ohio Northern University (ONU) is $37,600 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $33,600. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,603.
88% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $24,710. It could cover 65.72% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $29,576 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
ONU's 4-year tuition is $158,468, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $226,045.
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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 Ohio Northern University is $37,600. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 2.93% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,603.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $38,701 , a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
ONU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$36,530$15,233
2023-2024$37,600$15,486
Change % 2023-20242.93%1.66%
2024-2025$38,701$15,743

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $33,600. The graduate tuition has been risen by 1.97% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $13,501.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $34,263 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 2.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
ONU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$32,950$15,233
2023-2024$33,600$15,486
Change % 2023-20241.97%1.66%
2024-2025$34,263$15,743

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 ONU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,520. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $975.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,480
2023-2024$1,520
2024-2025$1,561
Graduate2022-2023$975
2023-2024$975
2024-2025$975

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,486 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 1.66% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 8.58% compared to the previous year.
The ONU's 2024 on-campus COA is $54,286 and off-campus COA is $51,364.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At ONU
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$37,600
Room & Board$13,200$10,278
Personal Expenses$2,286$2,286
Books & Supplies$1,200
Cost of Attendance$54,286$51,364
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

ONU Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at ONU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at ONU is $158,468.
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.
ONU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$38,390$39,197$40,020$40,861$158,468
Class of 2029Fall 2025$39,197$40,020$40,861$41,720$161,797
Class of 2030Fall 2026$40,020$40,861$41,720$42,596$165,197
Class of 2031Fall 2027$40,861$41,720$42,596$43,491$168,668
Class of 2032Fall 2028$41,720$42,596$43,491$44,405$172,211

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 $226,045.
ONU 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$55,139$56,030$56,957$57,919$226,045
Class of 2029Fall 2025$56,030$56,957$57,919$58,914$229,820
Class of 2030Fall 2026$56,957$57,919$58,914$59,942$233,732
Class of 2031Fall 2027$57,919$58,914$59,942$61,000$237,776
Class of 2032Fall 2028$58,914$59,942$61,000$62,089$241,946

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 88% 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 $127,205.
ONU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$30,429$31,320$32,247$33,209$127,205
Class of 2029Fall 2025$31,320$32,247$33,209$34,204$130,980
Class of 2030Fall 2026$32,247$33,209$34,204$35,232$134,892
Class of 2031Fall 2027$33,209$34,204$35,232$36,290$138,936
Class of 2032Fall 2028$34,204$35,232$36,290$37,379$143,106

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Ohio Northern University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to ONU
In-StateOut-of-State
Ohio Northern University$37,600
Case Western Reserve University$64,678
University of Dayton$47,600
Franklin University$9,577
Xavier University$48,126
Cedarville University$36,078
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