# Cost of attendanceDistance Education
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Ohio State determines the amount of financial aid you're eligible for by estimating the Cost of Attendance for the average student, then subtracting your Student Aid Index, taken from your
[FAFSA](https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa).
> Cost of Attendance - Student Aid Index =
> **Financial Need**
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## Cost of Attendance (COA)
The
**Cost of Attendance** consists of the sum of educational **costs payable to the school** (also referred to as direct or billable costs) and
**costs paid to others** (or indirect, non-billable or discretionary) costs. The Cost of Attendance represents the highest dollar amount of financial aid a student can receive during an academic year.\
## Student Aid Index (SAI)
The SAI is the eligibility index used to determine your eligibility for federal, and in some instances, state and institutional need-based student financial aid. Generally, students with a higher SAI are eligible for less need-based financial aid. It is based upon the information provided by the student and their family on the FAFSA.\
## Financial Need
The SAI is subtracted from the COA to establish your financial need, which determines how much need-based aid you are eligible for each academic year.\
## Cost of Attendance 2025-2026 Academic Year For-credit Online Degree Programs
Below is the Cost of Attendance for any student that is EXCLUSIVELY (defined as ALL classes for the semester/term are for-credit online degree or certificate program(s) listed at
[Ohio State Online](https://online.osu.edu/programs)) enrolled in For-credit Online Degree Programs. These tables reflect full-time, two semester academic year costs\*, which may vary by program, credit hours enrolled, and living expenses ([housing](https://housing.osu.edu/),
[food/dining](https://dining.osu.edu/dining-plans/)) options.
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**Note:** To view other cost of attendance figures, click on the appropriate tab above and select About Aid, Cost of Attendance.\
### Columbus Undergraduate For-credit Online Degree Program
#### [Ohio resident: Living on campus](#collapseOne)
| Category | |
| --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | |
| Tuition and fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $13,640 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $13,244 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $12,858 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $12,484 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $11,936 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $11,518 |
| Distance learning fee | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $200 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $200 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $200 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $200 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $200 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $200 |
| Living expenses: housing and food | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $15,178 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $14,738 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $14,312 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $13,898 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $13,288 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $12,964 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | |
| Books, supplies and equipment | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $2,686 |
| Transportation | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $732 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $732 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $732 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $732 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $732 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $732 |
| Federal student loan fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $40 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $40 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $40 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $40 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $40 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $40 |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | **$33,496** |
| Started college 2024-2025 | **$32,660** |
| Started college 2023-2024 | **$31,848** |
| Started college 2022-2023 | **$31,060** |
| Started college 2021-2022 | **$29,902** |
| Started college 2020-2021 | **$29,160** |
| Category | Started college 2025-2026 | Started college 2024-2025 | Started college 2023-2024 | Started college 2022-2023 | Started college 2021-2022 | Started college 2020-2021 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tuition and fees | $13,640 | $13,244 | $12,858 | $12,484 | $11,936 | $11,518 |
| Distance learning fee | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Living expenses: housing and food | $15,178 | $14,738 | $14,312 | $13,898 | $13,288 | $12,964 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | | | | | | |
| Books, supplies and equipment | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $2,686 | $2,686 | $2,686 | $2,686 | $2,686 | $2,686 |
| Transportation | $732 | $732 | $732 | $732 | $732 | $732 |
| Federal student loan fees | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
| | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | **$33,496** | **$32,660** | **$31,848** | **$31,060** | **$29,902** | **$29,160** |
#### [Ohio resident: Living off campus](#collapseTwo)
| Category | |
| --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | |
| Tuition and fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $13,640 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $13,244 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $12,858 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $12,484 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $11,936 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | >$11,518 |
| Distance learning fee | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $200 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $200 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $200 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $200 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $200 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $200 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | |
| Living expenses: housing and food | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $14,578 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $14,578 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $14,578 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $14,578 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $14,578 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $14,578 |
| Books, supplies and equipment | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $2,918 |
| Transportation | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $732 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $732 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $732 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $732 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $732 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $732 |
| Federal student loan fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $40 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $40 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $40 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $40 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $40 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $40 |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | **$33,128** |
| Started college 2024-2025 | **$32,732** |
| Started college 2023-2024 | **$32,346** |
| Started college 2022-2023 | **$31,972** |
| Started college 2021-2022 | **$31,424** |
| Started college 2020-2021 | **$31,006** |
| Category | Started college 2025-2026 | Started college 2024-2025 | Started college 2023-2024 | Started college 2022-2023 | Started college 2021-2022 | Started college 2020-2021 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tuition and fees | $13,640 | $13,244 | $12,858 | $12,484 | $11,936 | >$11,518 |
| Distance learning fee | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | | | | | | |
| Living expenses: housing and food | $14,578 | $14,578 | $14,578 | $14,578 | $14,578 | $14,578 |
| Books, supplies and equipment | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 |
| Transportation | $732 | $732 | $732 | $732 | $732 | $732 |
| Federal student loan fees | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
| | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | **$33,128** | **$32,732** | **$32,346** | **$31,972** | **$31,424** | **$31,006** |
#### [Ohio resident: Living with parent or guardian](#collapseThree)
| Category | |
| --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | |
| Tuition and fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $13,640 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $13,244 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $12,858 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $12,484 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $11,936 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $11,518 |
| Distance learning fee | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $200 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $200 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $200 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $200 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $200 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $200 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | |
| Living expenses: housing and food | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $5,818 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $5,818 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $5,818 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $5,818 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $5,818 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $5,818 |
| Books, supplies and equipment | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $2,918 |
| Transportation | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $2,664 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $2,664 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $2,664 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $2,664 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $2,664 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $2,664 |
| Federal student loan fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $40 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $40 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $40 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $40 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $40 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $40 |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | **$26,300** |
| Started college 2024-2025 | **$25,904** |
| Started college 2023-2024 | **$25,518** |
| Started college 2022-2023 | **$25,144** |
| Started college 2021-2022 | **$24,596** |
| Started college 2020-2021 | **$24,178** |
| Category | Started college 2025-2026 | Started college 2024-2025 | Started college 2023-2024 | Started college 2022-2023 | Started college 2021-2022 | Started college 2020-2021 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tuition and fees | $13,640 | $13,244 | $12,858 | $12,484 | $11,936 | $11,518 |
| Distance learning fee | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | | | | | | |
| Living expenses: housing and food | $5,818 | $5,818 | $5,818 | $5,818 | $5,818 | $5,818 |
| Books, supplies and equipment | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 |
| Transportation | $2,664 | $2,664 | $2,664 | $2,664 | $2,664 | $2,664 |
| Federal student loan fees | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
| | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | **$26,300** | **$25,904** | **$25,518** | **$25,144** | **$24,596** | **$24,178** |
#### [Non-Ohio resident: Living on campus](#collapseFour)
| Category | |
| --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | |
| Tuition and fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $13,640 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $13,244 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $12,858 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $12,484 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $11,936 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $11,518 |
| Non-resident fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $400 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $400 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $400 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $400 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $400 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $400 |
| Distance learning fee | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $200 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $200 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $200 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $200 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $200 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $200 |
| Living expenses: housing and food | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $15,178 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $15,178 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $15,178 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $15,178 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $15,178 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $15,178 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | |
| Books, supplies and equipment | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $2,686 |
| Transportation | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $1,360 |
| Federal student loan fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $40 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $40 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $40 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $40 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $40 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $40 |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | **$34,524** |
| Started college 2024-2025 | **$34,128** |
| Started college 2023-2024 | **$33,742** |
| Started college 2022-2023 | **$33,368** |
| Started college 2021-2022 | **$32,820** |
| Started college 2020-2021 | **$32,402** |
| Category | Started college 2025-2026 | Started college 2024-2025 | Started college 2023-2024 | Started college 2022-2023 | Started college 2021-2022 | Started college 2020-2021 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tuition and fees | $13,640 | $13,244 | $12,858 | $12,484 | $11,936 | $11,518 |
| Non-resident fees | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| Distance learning fee | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Living expenses: housing and food | $15,178 | $15,178 | $15,178 | $15,178 | $15,178 | $15,178 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | | | | | | |
| Books, supplies and equipment | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $2,686 | $2,686 | $2,686 | $2,686 | $2,686 | $2,686 |
| Transportation | $1,360 | $1,360 | $1,360 | $1,360 | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| Federal student loan fees | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
| | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | **$34,524** | **$34,128** | **$33,742** | **$33,368** | **$32,820** | **$32,402** |
#### [Non-Ohio resident: Living off campus](#collapseFive)
| Category | |
| --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | |
| Tuition and fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $13,640 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $13,244 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $12,858 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $12,484 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $11,936 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $11,518 |
| Non-resident fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $400 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $400 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $400 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $400 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $400 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $400 |
| Distance learning fee | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $200 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $200 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $200 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $200 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $200 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $200 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | |
| Living expenses: housing and food | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $14,578 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $14,578 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $14,578 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $14,578 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $14,578 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $14,578 |
| Books, supplies and equipment | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $2,918 |
| Transportation | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $1,360 |
| Federal student loan fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $40 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $40 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $40 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $40 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $40 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $40 |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | **$34,156** |
| Started college 2024-2025 | **$33,760** |
| Started college 2023-2024 | **$33,374** |
| Started college 2022-2023 | **$33,000** |
| Started college 2021-2022 | **$32,452** |
| Started college 2020-2021 | **$32,034** |
| Category | Started college 2025-2026 | Started college 2024-2025 | Started college 2023-2024 | Started college 2022-2023 | Started college 2021-2022 | Started college 2020-2021 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tuition and fees | $13,640 | $13,244 | $12,858 | $12,484 | $11,936 | $11,518 |
| Non-resident fees | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| Distance learning fee | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | | | | | | |
| Living expenses: housing and food | $14,578 | $14,578 | $14,578 | $14,578 | $14,578 | $14,578 |
| Books, supplies and equipment | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 |
| Transportation | $1,360 | $1,360 | $1,360 | $1,360 | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| Federal student loan fees | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
| | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | **$34,156** | **$33,760** | **$33,374** | **$33,000** | **$32,452** | **$32,034** |
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### Regional and ATI Undergraduate For-credit Online Program
#### [Ohio resident: Living on campus](#collapseSix)
| Category | |
| --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | |
| Tuition and fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $9,772 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $9,488 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $9,212 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $8,944 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $8,550 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $8,236 |
| Distance learning fee | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $200 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $200 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $200 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $200 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $200 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $200 |
| Living expenses: housing and food | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $12,652 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $12,394 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $12,142 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $11,980 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $11,980 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $11,980 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | |
| Books, supplies and equipment | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $2,686 |
| Transportation | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $756 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $756 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $756 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $756 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $756 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $756 |
| Federal student loan fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $40 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $40 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $40 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $40 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $40 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $40 |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | **$27,126** |
| Started college 2024-2025 | **$26,584** |
| Started college 2023-2024 | **$26,056** |
| Started college 2022-2023 | **$25,626** |
| Started college 2021-2022 | **$25,232** |
| Started college 2020-2021 | **$24,918** |
| Category | Started college 2025-2026 | Started college 2024-2025 | Started college 2023-2024 | Started college 2022-2023 | Started college 2021-2022 | Started college 2020-2021 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tuition and fees | $9,772 | $9,488 | $9,212 | $8,944 | $8,550 | $8,236 |
| Distance learning fee | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Living expenses: housing and food | $12,652 | $12,394 | $12,142 | $11,980 | $11,980 | $11,980 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | | | | | | |
| Books, supplies and equipment | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $2,686 | $2,686 | $2,686 | $2,686 | $2,686 | $2,686 |
| Transportation | $756 | $756 | $756 | $756 | $756 | $756 |
| Federal student loan fees | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
| | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | **$27,126** | **$26,584** | **$26,056** | **$25,626** | **$25,232** | **$24,918** |
#### [Ohio resident: Living off campus](#collapseSeven)
| Category | |
| --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | |
| Tuition and fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $9,772 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $9,488 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $9,212 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $8,944 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $8,550 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $8,236 |
| Distance learning fee | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $200 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $200 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $200 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $200 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $200 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $200 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | |
| Living expenses: housing and food | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $10,888 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $10,888 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $10,888 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $10,888 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $10,888 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $10,888 |
| Books, supplies and equipment | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $2,918 |
| Transportation | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $1,386 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $1,386 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $1,386 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $1,386 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $1,386 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $1,386 |
| Federal student loan fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $40 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $40 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $40 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $40 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $40 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $40 |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | **$26,224** |
| Started college 2024-2025 | **$25,940** |
| Started college 2023-2024 | **$25,664** |
| Started college 2022-2023 | **$25,396** |
| Started college 2021-2022 | **$25,002** |
| Started college 2020-2021 | **$24,688** |
| Category | Started college 2025-2026 | Started college 2024-2025 | Started college 2023-2024 | Started college 2022-2023 | Started college 2021-2022 | Started college 2020-2021 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tuition and fees | $9,772 | $9,488 | $9,212 | $8,944 | $8,550 | $8,236 |
| Distance learning fee | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | | | | | | |
| Living expenses: housing and food | $10,888 | $10,888 | $10,888 | $10,888 | $10,888 | $10,888 |
| Books, supplies and equipment | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 |
| Transportation | $1,386 | $1,386 | $1,386 | $1,386 | $1,386 | $1,386 |
| Federal student loan fees | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
| | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | **$26,224** | **$25,940** | **$25,664** | **$25,396** | **$25,002** | **$24,688** |
#### [Ohio resident: Living with parent or guardian](#collapseEight)
| Category | |
| --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | |
| Tuition and fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $9,772 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $9,488 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $9,212 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $8,944 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $8,550 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $8,236 |
| Distance learning fee | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $200 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $200 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $200 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $200 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $200 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $200 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | |
| Living expenses: housing and food | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $4,964 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $4,964 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $4,964 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $4,964 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $4,964 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $4,964 |
| Books, supplies and equipment | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $2,918 |
| Transportation | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $4,176 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $4,176 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $4,176 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $4,176 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $4,176 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $4,176 |
| Federal student loan fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $40 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $40 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $40 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $40 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $40 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $40 |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | **$23,090** |
| Started college 2024-2025 | **$****22,806** |
| Started college 2023-2024 | **$22,530** |
| Started college 2022-2023 | **$22,262** |
| Started college 2021-2022 | **$21,868** |
| Started college 2020-2021 | **$21,554** |
| Category | Started college 2025-2026 | Started college 2024-2025 | Started college 2023-2024 | Started college 2022-2023 | Started college 2021-2022 | Started college 2020-2021 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tuition and fees | $9,772 | $9,488 | $9,212 | $8,944 | $8,550 | $8,236 |
| Distance learning fee | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | | | | | | |
| Living expenses: housing and food | $4,964 | $4,964 | $4,964 | $4,964 | $4,964 | $4,964 |
| Books, supplies and equipment | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 |
| Transportation | $4,176 | $4,176 | $4,176 | $4,176 | $4,176 | $4,176 |
| Federal student loan fees | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
| | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | **$23,090** | **$****22,806** | **$22,530** | **$22,262** | **$21,868** | **$21,554** |
#### [Non-Ohio resident: Living on campus](#collapseNine)
| Category | |
| --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | |
| Tuition and fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $9,772 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $9,488 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $9,212 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $8,944 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $8,550 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $8,236 |
| Non-resident fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $400 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $400 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $400 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $400 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $400 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $400 |
| Distance learning fee | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $200 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $200 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $200 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $200 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $200 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $200 |
| Living expenses: housing and food | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $12,652 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $12,652 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $12,652 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $12,652 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $12,652 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $12,652 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | |
| Books, supplies and equipment | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $2,686 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $2,686 |
| Transportation | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $1,360 |
| Federal student loan fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $40 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $40 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $40 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $40 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $40 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $40 |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | **$28,130** |
| Started college 2024-2025 | **$27,846** |
| Started college 2023-2024 | **$27,570** |
| Started college 2022-2023 | **$27,302** |
| Started college 2021-2022 | **$26,908** |
| Started college 2020-2021 | **$26,594** |
| Category | Started college 2025-2026 | Started college 2024-2025 | Started college 2023-2024 | Started college 2022-2023 | Started college 2021-2022 | Started college 2020-2021 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tuition and fees | $9,772 | $9,488 | $9,212 | $8,944 | $8,550 | $8,236 |
| Non-resident fees | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| Distance learning fee | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Living expenses: housing and food | $12,652 | $12,652 | $12,652 | $12,652 | $12,652 | $12,652 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | | | | | | |
| Books, supplies and equipment | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $2,686 | $2,686 | $2,686 | $2,686 | $2,686 | $2,686 |
| Transportation | $1,360 | $1,360 | $1,360 | $1,360 | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| Federal student loan fees | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
| | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | **$28,130** | **$27,846** | **$27,570** | **$27,302** | **$26,908** | **$26,594** |
#### [Non-Ohio resident: Living off campus](#collapseTen)
| Category | |
| --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | |
| Tuition and fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $9,772 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $9,488 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $9,212 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $8,944 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $8,550 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $8,236 |
| Non-resident fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $400 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $400 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $400 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $400 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $400 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $400 |
| Distance learning fee | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $200 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $200 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $200 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $200 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $200 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $200 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | |
| Living expenses: housing and food | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $10,888 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $10,888 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $10,888 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $10,888 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $10,888 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $10,888 |
| Books, supplies and equipment | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $1,020 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $2,918 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $2,918 |
| Transportation | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $1,360 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $1,360 |
| Federal student loan fees | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | $40 |
| Started college 2024-2025 | $40 |
| Started college 2023-2024 | $40 |
| Started college 2022-2023 | $40 |
| Started college 2021-2022 | $40 |
| Started college 2020-2021 | $40 |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | |
| Started college 2025-2026 | **$26,598** |
| Started college 2024-2025 | **$26,314** |
| Started college 2023-2024 | **$26,038** |
| Started college 2022-2023 | **$25,770** |
| Started college 2021-2022 | **$25,376** |
| Started college 2020-2021 | **$25,062** |
| Category | Started college 2025-2026 | Started college 2024-2025 | Started college 2023-2024 | Started college 2022-2023 | Started college 2021-2022 | Started college 2020-2021 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estimated Direct Costs | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tuition and fees | $9,772 | $9,488 | $9,212 | $8,944 | $8,550 | $8,236 |
| Non-resident fees | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| Distance learning fee | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | | | | | | |
| Living expenses: housing and food | $10,888 | $10,888 | $10,888 | $10,888 | $10,888 | $10,888 |
| Books, supplies and equipment | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 | $2,918 |
| Transportation | $1,360 | $1,360 | $1,360 | $1,360 | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| Federal student loan fees | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
| | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | **$26,598** | **$26,314** | **$26,038** | **$25,770** | **$25,376** | **$25,062** |
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### Graduate For-credit Online Degree Program
#### [Ohio resident Living off campus](#collapseEleven)
| Category | |
| --- | --- |
| Direct Costs | |
| Tuition and fees | |
| Estimated Cost | $14,318 |
| Distance learning fees | |
| Estimated Cost | $200 |
| Indirect Costs | |
| Living expenses: housing and food | |
| Estimated Cost | $15,902 |
| Books, supplies and equipment | |
| Estimated Cost | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | |
| Estimated Cost | $3,350 |
| Transportation | |
| Estimated Cost | $732 |
| Federal student loan fees | |
| Estimated Cost | $170 |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | |
| Estimated Cost | **$35,692** |
| Category | Estimated Cost |
| --- | --- |
| Direct Costs | |
| --- | --- |
| Tuition and fees | $14,318 |
| Distance learning fees | $200 |
| Indirect Costs | |
| Living expenses: housing and food | $15,902 |
| Books, supplies and equipment | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $3,350 |
| Transportation | $732 |
| Federal student loan fees | $170 |
| | |
| --- | --- |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | **$35,692** |
#### [Non-Ohio resident: Living off campus](#collapseTwelve)
| Category | |
| --- | --- |
| Direct Costs | |
| Tuition and fees | |
| Estimated Cost | $14,318 |
| Non-resident fees | |
| Estimated Cost | $400 |
| Distance learning fee | |
| Estimated Cost | $200 |
| Indirect Costs | |
| Living expenses: housing and food | |
| Estimated Cost | $15,902 |
| Books, supplies and equipment | |
| Estimated Cost | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | |
| Estimated Cost | $3,350 |
| Transportation | |
| Estimated Cost | $1,360 |
| Federal student loan fees | |
| Estimated Cost | $170 |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | |
| Estimated Cost | **$36,720** |
| Category | Estimated Cost |
| --- | --- |
| Direct Costs | |
| --- | --- |
| Tuition and fees | $14,318 |
| Non-resident fees | $400 |
| Distance learning fee | $200 |
| Indirect Costs | |
| Living expenses: housing and food | $15,902 |
| Books, supplies and equipment | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $3,350 |
| Transportation | $1,360 |
| Federal student loan fees | $170 |
| | |
| --- | --- |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | **$36,720** |
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\*Final tuition and fees are approved annually during the May Board of Trustees meeting and may be subject to change.\
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