Paying for Ohio State University-Main Campus

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$12,859 3.00%	$38,365 4.42%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$13,497 3.85%	$41,227 4.11%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Ohio State University-Main Campus (OSU) are $12,859 for Ohio residents and $38,365 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

72% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $11,125. It could cover 29.00% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $20,106 for Ohio residents and $45,612 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

OSU's 4-year tuition is $54,877 for Ohio residents and $166,009 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $131,491 for Ohio residents and $242,623 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 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 & fees is around the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of OSU is $13,244 for Ohio residents and $40,060 for out-of-state students, a 4.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

OSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,485	$36,742	$16,688
2023-2024	$12,859	$38,365	$17,342
Change % 2023-2024	3.00%	4.42%	3.92%
2024-2025	$13,244	$40,060	$18,022

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $13,497 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $41,227. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & 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 , 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
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,997	$39,598	$16,688
2023-2024	$13,497	$41,227	$17,342
Change % 2023-2024	3.85%	4.11%	3.92%
2024-2025	$14,016	$42,923	$18,022

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 OSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $493 for Ohio residents and $1,556 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $782 for Ohio residents and $2,515 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$480	$1,490
	2023-2024	$493	$1,556
	2024-2025	$506	$1,625
Graduate	2022-2023	$756	$2,418
	2023-2024	$782	$2,515
	2024-2025	$809	$2,616

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

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.

The OSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $31,231 for state residents and $56,737 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $30,997 for state residents and $56,503 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At OSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$12,859
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$38,365
Room & Board	$14,272	$13,814
Personal Expenses	$3,070	$3,294
Books & Supplies	$1,030
COA (In-State)	$31,231	$30,997
COA (Out-of-State)	$56,737	$56,503

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.

OSU Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at OSU?

For the entering class 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.

OSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$13,194	$13,538	$13,891	$14,253	$54,877
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$39,581	$40,835	$42,129	$43,464	$166,009
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$13,538	$13,891	$14,253	$14,625	$56,308
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$40,835	$42,129	$43,464	$44,841	$171,270
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$13,891	$14,253	$14,625	$15,006	$57,776
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$42,129	$43,464	$44,841	$46,262	$176,697
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$14,253	$14,625	$15,006	$15,397	$59,282
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$43,464	$44,841	$46,262	$47,728	$182,296
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$14,625	$15,006	$15,397	$15,799	$60,828
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$44,841	$46,262	$47,728	$49,241	$188,073

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 $131,491 for Ohio residents and $242,623 for out-of-state students.

OSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$31,873	$32,529	$33,214	$33,913	$131,491
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$58,259	$59,826	$61,439	$63,099	$242,623
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$32,529	$33,201	$33,901	$34,616	$134,209
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$59,826	$61,439	$63,099	$64,807	$249,171
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$33,201	$33,888	$34,603	$35,335	$136,990
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$61,439	$63,099	$64,807	$66,566	$255,911
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$33,888	$34,591	$35,322	$36,070	$139,835
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$63,099	$64,807	$66,566	$68,377	$262,849
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$34,591	$35,310	$36,058	$36,822	$142,745
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	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.

OSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$20,748	$21,404	$22,089	$22,788	$86,991
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$47,134	$48,701	$50,314	$51,974	$198,123
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$21,404	$22,076	$22,776	$23,491	$89,709
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$48,701	$50,314	$51,974	$53,682	$204,671
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$22,076	$22,763	$23,478	$24,210	$92,490
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$50,314	$51,974	$53,682	$55,441	$211,411
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$22,763	$23,466	$24,197	$24,945	$95,335
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$51,974	$53,682	$55,441	$57,252	$218,349
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$23,466	$24,185	$24,933	$25,697	$98,245
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$53,682	$55,441	$57,252	$59,115	$225,491

	In-State	Out-of-State
Ohio State University-Main Campus	$12,859	$38,365
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities	$16,488	$36,402
University of Iowa	$10,964	$32,927
The Pennsylvania State University	$15,890	$25,574
University of Nebraska-Lincoln	$10,108	$27,748
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	$18,060	$39,192