by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at Ohio State University-Main Campus, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
In this report, you’ll find:
Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $508 a credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $1,623 a credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $508 | $1,623 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus are listed below.
Required fees account for came to $1,064 in-state and $1,064 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,180 | $38,958 |
| Fees | $1,064 | $1,064 |
| Total | $13,244 | $40,022 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board.
Below is 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 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 4.4%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $41,765 next year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Ohio State University-Main Campus, check out the Ohio State University-Main Campus Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Ohio State University-Main Campus Tuition & Fees page.