by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Ohio State University-Lima Campus, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University-Lima Campus ran $9,488 annually. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $36,266. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $283 in-state and $283 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,205 | $35,983 |
| Fees | $283 | $283 |
| Total | $9,488 | $36,266 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Ohio State University-Lima Campus cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Ohio State University-Lima Campus costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Ohio State University-Lima Campus sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Ohio State University-Lima Campus Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Ohio State University-Lima Campus has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,295 | $31,378 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,677 | $32,914 |
| One Year Ago | $8,937 | $34,443 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,205 | $35,983 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Ohio State University - Lima Campus has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition moved up 4.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $37,887 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.53%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $9,823. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.66%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $37,956.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,823 | $37,956 |
| In 2 Years | $10,170 | $39,725 |
| In 3 Years | $10,529 | $41,576 |
| In 4 Years | $10,901 | $43,514 |
| In 5 Years | $11,286 | $45,542 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $162,771, compared with about $41,423 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Ohio State University-Lima Campus, go to the Ohio State University-Lima Campus Financial Aid page.
