by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Ohio University-Main Campus, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Ohio University-Main Campus were $14,158 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $24,838. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,158 | $24,838 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $14,158 | $24,838 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
What does Ohio University-Main Campus cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Ohio University-Main Campus prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Ohio University-Main Campus is fairly typical on price.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Ohio University-Main Campus Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Ohio University-Main Campus has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,840 | $22,810 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,352 | $23,720 |
| One Year Ago | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Most Recent Year | $14,158 | $24,838 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at OHIO Athens has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $25,583 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.31%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $14,626. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.88%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $25,554.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $14,626 | $25,554 |
| In 2 Years | $15,110 | $26,291 |
| In 3 Years | $15,610 | $27,049 |
| In 4 Years | $16,126 | $27,829 |
| In 5 Years | $16,660 | $28,631 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $106,723, versus roughly $61,472 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Ohio University-Main Campus, go to the Ohio University-Main Campus Financial Aid page.
