Costs
Tuition, food and housing for incoming students
Estimated, 2024-2025 academic year
We’ve estimated costs and fees to help you and your family determine your expenses.
An academic year is two semesters of full-time enrollment.
| Billed expenses | Ohio resident | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (includes instructional
and general fees) | Columbus: $13,244 Regional campus/ATI: $9,488 | $40,022* |
| Housing and food | Columbus: $14,738** Regional campus/ATI: Varies^ | $14,738** |
Tuition and fees will vary depending on the mode of instruction (on-campus, online) and the program of study. Ohio residents: Your tuition, general fees, and housing and food costs are held steady through 2028-2029 as part of the Ohio State Tuition Guarantee.
*Includes out-of-state surcharge. Non-Ohio residents attending the Columbus campus may be eligible for the National Buckeye Scholarship.
**Most incoming first-years on the Columbus campus are required to live on campus for their first two years. Learn more at housing.osu.edu.
^Costs differ by campus and depend on your selected plan. Ohio State ATI, Mansfield and Newark offer housing and food plans; Marion and Lima offer private off-campus student housing.
| Billed expenses | Ohio resident | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (includes instructional
and general fees) | Columbus: $13,244 Regional campus/ATI: $9,488 | $40,022* |
| Housing and food | Columbus: $14,738** Regional campus: Varies^ | $14,738** |
Tuition and fees will vary depending on the mode of instruction (on-campus, online) and the program of study.
**Transfer students who graduated from high school in 2023 or later are required to live on campus, contingent on space availability. Housing for all other transfer students is not guaranteed and is dependent upon space availability. Learn more at housing.osu.edu.
^Costs differ by campus and depend on your selected plan. Ohio State ATI, Mansfield and Newark offer housing and food plans; Marion and Lima offer private off-campus student housing.
| Single-student expenses |
|
|---|---|
| Tuition (includes instructional
and general fees)* | $42,950 |
| Housing and food** | $14,738 |
| Books, supplies and equipment | $1,030 |
| Health insurance | $3,768^ |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $3,738 |
*Includes an International Undergraduate Student Fee of $1,464 per semester, assessed to provide academic and support services for international students. See more in the Fees Explanation.
**Most incoming first-years on the Columbus campus are required to live on campus for their first two years. Transfer students who graduated from high school in 2023 or later are required to live on campus, contingent on space availability. Housing for all other transfer students is not guaranteed and is dependent upon space availability. Learn more at housing.osu.edu.
^International students and their dependents who accompany them are required to purchase Ohio State student health insurance. Students who are fully sponsored by their government or covered as a dependent of a U.S. employee may be eligible for exemption. Visit Student Health Insurance for more information.
Expenses for dependents
| Family members | Expenses |
|---|---|
| Spouse | $11,086 |
| Each child | $5,543 |
| Family members | Expenses |
|---|---|
| Student and spouse | $7,536 |
| Student and children | $11,304 |
| Student, spouse and children | $15,072 |
Additional expenses
Tuition and fees will vary depending on the mode of instruction (on-campus, online) and the program of study. In addition, students should anticipate indirect costs (for incoming first-years, incoming transfer students and incoming international students), including books, supplies and equipment, miscellaneous personal expenses, transportation and federal student loan fees. These expenses are considered when determining financial aid awards. Anticipate an increase in expenses from year to year.
Students enrolled at least half-time are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Benefits Plan. Visit Student Health Insurance for details on how to select or waive this coverage.
Fees
The university reserves the right to assess fees for special services and programs applicable to students. Part-time fees are on a sliding scale. Read the Fees Explanation for a breakdown of all fees.
Selective Service registration
Federal law requires male students ages 18 through 25 to be registered with the Selective Service System, unless they are on active duty with the armed forces of the United States, non-U.S. citizens on a student visa, or otherwise legally excluded. Ohio residents who are not registered are required by Ohio law to pay the nonresident surcharge. Register with Selective Service within 30 days of your 18th birthday at sss.gov or any post office.
Ohio residency
If you are not an Ohio resident and want to receive the state of Ohio subsidy for tuition purposes (that is, pay in-state tuition), you must show that you meet the qualifications set by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Visit the University Registrar's website for information about establishing Ohio residency.
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