Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,987 when living on campus and $27,827 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,890 when living on campus and $36,730 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Central State University | $7,824 | $9,824 | $1,200 | $12,990 | $13,790 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | $5,400 | $9,801 | $2,169 | - | $7,938 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $12,846 | $22,316 | $1,200 | $17,772 | $18,370 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $17,809 | $40,025 | $1,240 | $19,708 | $19,708 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,622 | $16,157 | $1,024 | $15,726 | $14,368 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $6,992 | $15,790 | $1,300 | - | $24,162 |
| Average | $10,082 | $18,986 | $1,356 | $16,549 | $16,389 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,082 for in-state students and $18,986 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Miami University-Oxford requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,025 and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,801 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central State University | $7,596 | $9,596 | $7,824 | $9,824 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | $5,274 | $9,558 | $5,400 | $9,801 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $11,373 | $20,287 | $12,846 | $22,316 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $16,666 | $37,159 | $17,809 | $40,025 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,341 | $15,686 | $9,622 | $16,157 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $6,790 | $15,588 | $6,992 | $15,790 |
| Average | $9,507 | $17,979 | $10,082 | $18,986 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,812 for state residents and $22,188 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Miami University-Oxford requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $34,006 and Central State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,900.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central State University | $8,300 | $10,100 | $8,300 | $10,100 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Kent | $12,071 | $22,522 | $12,483 | $23,352 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $15,638 | $34,940 | $16,264 | $36,338 |
| Shawnee State University | $10,206 | $18,712 | $10,202 | $18,962 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $11,554 | $21,569 | $11,812 | $22,188 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,549 when a student lives on campus and $16,389 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Central State University | $11,390 | $1,600 | $11,390 | $2,400 | - |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | - | - | $5,130 | $2,808 | - |
| Kent State University at Kent | $13,040 | $4,732 | $11,810 | $6,560 | - |
| Miami University-Oxford | $16,714 | $2,994 | $16,714 | $2,994 | - |
| Shawnee State University | $12,570 | $3,156 | $9,792 | $4,576 | - |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | - | - | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Average | $13,429 | $3,121 | $12,011 | $4,378 | - |