by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Ohio State University-Main Campus, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University-Main Campus were $13,244 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $40,022. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for were $1,064 in-state and $1,064 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,180 | $38,958 |
| Fees | $1,064 | $1,064 |
| Total | $13,244 | $40,022 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Ohio State University-Main Campus cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Ohio State University-Main Campus prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Ohio State University-Main Campus is relatively pricey.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Ohio State University-Main Campus Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Ohio State University-Main Campus has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,018 | $34,101 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,525 | $35,762 |
| One Year Ago | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Most Recent Year | $12,180 | $38,958 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Ohio State has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition increased 4.4%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $41,765 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.53%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $13,711. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 4.55%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $41,843.
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 | $13,711 | $41,843 |
| In 2 Years | $14,194 | $43,747 |
| In 3 Years | $14,695 | $45,738 |
| In 4 Years | $15,213 | $47,820 |
| In 5 Years | $15,749 | $49,996 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $179,148, or about $57,813 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Ohio State University-Main Campus, check out the Ohio State University-Main Campus Financial Aid page.
