by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Central Ohio Technical College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Central Ohio Technical College came in at $5,256 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $8,016. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,256 | $8,016 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,256 | $8,016 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Central Ohio Technical College charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Central Ohio Technical College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Central Ohio Technical College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Central Ohio Technical College Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Central Ohio Technical College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,896 | $7,656 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,016 | $7,776 |
| One Year Ago | $5,136 | $7,896 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,256 | $8,016 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at COTC has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 1.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $8,137 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.39%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,381. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.54%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $8,139.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,381 | $8,139 |
| In 2 Years | $5,509 | $8,264 |
| In 3 Years | $5,640 | $8,391 |
| In 4 Years | $5,774 | $8,520 |
| In 5 Years | $5,912 | $8,651 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $33,314, or about $22,304 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Central Ohio Technical College, go to the Central Ohio Technical College Financial Aid page.
