Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,950 when living on campus and $31,390 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,922 when living on campus and $39,362 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 | ||
| Northern Kentucky University | $10,896 | $21,480 | $800 | $14,160 | $18,880 |
| Cleveland State University | $12,613 | $17,973 | $900 | $18,530 | $18,690 |
| Average | $11,755 | $19,727 | $850 | $16,345 | $18,785 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,755 for in-state students and $19,727 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.96% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northern Kentucky University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,480 and Cleveland State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,973 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northern Kentucky University | $10,592 | $20,848 | $10,896 | $21,480 |
| Cleveland State University | $12,254 | $17,469 | $12,613 | $17,973 |
| Average | $11,423 | $19,159 | $11,755 | $19,727 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,854 for state residents and $17,433 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cleveland State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,543 and Northern Kentucky University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,660.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northern Kentucky University | $10,284 | $15,594 | $10,590 | $16,044 |
| Cleveland State University | $10,863 | $18,438 | $11,118 | $18,821 |
| Average | $10,574 | $17,016 | $10,854 | $17,433 |
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 $16,345 when a student lives on campus and $18,785 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northern Kentucky University | $11,660 | $2,500 | $11,660 | $7,220 | - |
| Cleveland State University | $14,760 | $3,770 | $14,920 | $3,770 | - |
| Average | $13,210 | $3,135 | $13,290 | $5,495 | - |