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.
| Ohio Residents | Out-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.
| Ohio Residents | Out-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
| Ohio Residents | Out-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
| Ohio Residents | Out-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.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $16,348 | $14,405 |
| Private Schools | $14,757 | $15,473 |
