Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,549 when living on campus and $27,438 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,086 when living on campus and $37,974 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 | ||
| Cleveland State University | $12,613 | $17,973 | $900 | $18,530 | $18,690 |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $12,846 | $22,316 | $1,200 | $17,772 | $18,370 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,790 | $8,730 | $826 | - | $10,574 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,859 | $38,365 | $1,030 | $17,342 | $17,108 |
| Average | $9,609 | $20,145 | $1,059 | $17,881 | $16,770 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,609 for in-state students and $20,145 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,365 and Lorain County Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,730 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cleveland State University | $12,254 | $17,469 | $12,613 | $17,973 |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $11,373 | $20,287 | $12,846 | $22,316 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,660 | $8,601 | $4,790 | $8,730 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,485 | $36,742 | $12,859 | $38,365 |
| Average | $9,127 | $19,153 | $9,609 | $20,145 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,413 for state residents and $26,706 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.63% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,245 and Cleveland State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,543.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cleveland State University | $10,863 | $18,438 | $11,118 | $18,821 |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Kent | $12,071 | $22,522 | $12,483 | $23,352 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
| Lorain County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,997 | $39,598 | $13,497 | $41,227 |
| Average | $12,001 | $25,770 | $12,413 | $26,706 |
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 $17,881 when a student lives on campus and $16,770 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Cleveland State University | $14,760 | $3,770 | $14,920 | $3,770 | - |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Kent State University at Kent | $13,040 | $4,732 | $11,810 | $6,560 | - |
| Kent State University at Geauga | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Lorain County Community College | - | - | $7,982 | $2,592 | - |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $14,272 | $3,070 | $13,814 | $3,294 | - |
| Average | $14,024 | $3,857 | $12,024 | $4,745 | - |