by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Ohio University-Main Campus, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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Cost of attendance at Ohio University-Main Campus spanned $28,529.00 and up to $39,209.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: about $28,529.00 in-state, rising to $39,209.00 out of state.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $14,158.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,371.00 |
| Total cost | $28,529.00 |
| That is 48% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $28,529.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,949.00 |
| Net price | $19,580.00 |
| That is 2% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $28,529.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$14,913.00 |
| Net price | $13,616.00 |
| That is 29% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $24,838.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,371.00 |
| Total cost | $39,209.00 |
| That is 104% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $39,209.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,949.00 |
| Net price | $30,260.00 |
| That is 57% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $39,209.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$14,913.00 |
| Net price | $24,296.00 |
| That is 26% above the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees plus room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at a recent average of 2.9% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Freshman year | $14,009.00 | $20,145.00 | $29,352.00 |
| Senior year | $15,256.00 | $21,939.00 | $31,966.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $58,506.00 | $84,133.00 | $122,585.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $22,289.00 | $32,052.00 | $46,701.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $673.00 | $968.00 | $1,411.00 |
| Total amount paid | $80,795.00 | $116,184.00 | $169,286.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Freshman year | $14,009.00 | $20,145.00 | $29,352.00 |
| Senior year | $14,413.00 | $20,726.00 | $30,198.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $28,422.00 | $40,871.00 | $59,550.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,828.00 | $15,570.00 | $22,687.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $327.00 | $470.00 | $685.00 |
| Total amount paid | $39,249.00 | $56,441.00 | $82,237.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Freshman year | $24,997.00 | $31,133.00 | $40,340.00 |
| Senior year | $27,223.00 | $33,905.00 | $43,932.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $104,397.00 | $130,023.00 | $168,476.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $39,771.00 | $49,534.00 | $64,183.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,201.00 | $1,496.00 | $1,939.00 |
| Total amount paid | $144,168.00 | $179,558.00 | $232,659.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Freshman year | $24,997.00 | $31,133.00 | $40,340.00 |
| Senior year | $25,718.00 | $32,031.00 | $41,503.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $50,715.00 | $63,164.00 | $81,843.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $19,320.00 | $24,063.00 | $31,179.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $584.00 | $727.00 | $942.00 |
| Total amount paid | $70,035.00 | $87,227.00 | $113,023.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the net-price section.
Net price strips out grant and scholarship aid to show what families really pay. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $21,637.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $20,413.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,075.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $14,933.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $18,808.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $22,093.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,216.00 |
Use Ohio University-Main Campus Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid breakdown.
Typical debt at graduation from Ohio University-Main Campus is $15,332.00, landing it in the Low ($10-20k) debt-burden category.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,750.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $15,332.00 |
| 75th | $24,806.00 |
| 90th | $31,250.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $13,500.00 |
| Middle income | $15,000.00 |
| High income | $16,950.00 |
Whether your parents attended college is associated with differences in median debt at graduation.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $14,928.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $16,750.00 |
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of Ohio University-Main Campus amounts to $2,500.00. The Department of Education flags this school for a Pell-debt-inequity pattern.
The default-rate category at Ohio University-Main Campus is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 10.5% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Ohio University-Main Campus total $2,477,781,593.00 across 111,905 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 333 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $9,206.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 67 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,859.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veterans benefits detail.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Ohio University-Main Campus, keep these questions in mind:
Use the pages below to go deeper on a specific part of the cost story:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.