Tuition & net price

How much does Ohio State University cost?

Published tuition is $13,244 in-state and $40,022 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $30,305 a year. After aid, families pay between $4,885 and $27,359 depending on income.

In-state tuition$13,244before aid
Out-of-state$40,022before aid
Lowest net price$4,885families under $30k
Highest net price$27,359families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $4,885 16%
$30,001–$48,000 $5,751 19%
$48,001–$75,000 $9,807 32%
$75,001–$110,000 $20,461 68%
Over $110,000 $27,359 90%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
20%
Take federal loans
29%
Typical repayment
$212/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

Money you do not have to repay

Grants and scholarships come off the price before you borrow anything. We list 1 tied to Ohio State University.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Ohio.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Baldwin Wallace University $39,832 $39,832 $55,606 $21,296
Ohio Northern University $39,800 $39,800 $53,580 $18,525
Marietta College $39,652 $39,652 $53,709 $18,254
University of Findlay $41,164 $41,164 $54,580 $22,052
Capital University $43,234 $43,234 $57,130 $19,062
University of Mount Union $36,600 $36,600 $49,276 $16,786

Ohio State University costs: common questions

How much is tuition at Ohio State University?
Published tuition is $13,244 for in-state students and $40,022 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does Ohio State University actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $4,885 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $27,359.
What is the total cost of attendance at Ohio State University?
$30,305 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is Ohio State University worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $60,409 ten years after starting, against $19,976 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.