# Cost of attendanceInternational  Students

**Source**: https://sfa.osu.edu/international-student/about-aid/financial-aid-eligibility
**Parent**: https://sfa.osu.edu/incoming-freshmen/apply-for-aid

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To determine how much attending Ohio State will cost in a given year, we take 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.\

## ​Cost of Attendance 2025-2026 Academic Year

Ohio State University full-time, two semester academic year costs reflected below may vary by
[program](https://registrar.osu.edu/student-hub/tuition-and-fees/), credit hours enrolled, living expenses ([housing](https://housing.osu.edu/),
[food/dining](https://dining.osu.edu/dining-plans/)) options, and include an
[International Fee](https://registrar.osu.edu/student-hub/tuition-and-fees/explanation-of-fees-adjustments-and-refunds/) for undergraduate students. \

### Columbus campus​

#### Non-Ohio resident: Living on campus

| Category | |
| --- | --- |
| Direct Costs | |
| Tuition and fees | |
| Estimated Cost | $13,640 |
| Non-resident fees | |
| Estimated Cost | $28,782 |
| Living expenses: housing and food | |
| Estimated Cost | $15,178 |
| Indirect Costs | |
| Books, supplies and equipment | |
| Estimated Cost | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | |
| Estimated Cost | ​​$2,686 |
| Transportation | |
| Estimated Cost | $1,360 |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | |
| Estimated Cost | **​$62,666** |

| Category | Estimated Cost |
| --- | --- |
| Direct Costs | |
| --- | --- |
| Tuition and fees | $13,640 |
| Non-resident fees | $28,782 |
| Living expenses: housing and food | $15,178 |
| Indirect Costs | |
| Books, supplies and equipment | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | ​​$2,686 |
| Transportation | $1,360 |
|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | **​$62,666** |

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