Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,288 when living on campus and $23,144 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,797 when living on campus and $30,653 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 | ||
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | $5,400 | $9,801 | $2,169 | - | $7,938 |
| Cleveland State University | $12,613 | $17,973 | $900 | $18,530 | $18,690 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,790 | $8,730 | $826 | - | $10,574 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $7,278 | $18,847 | $1,240 | - | $13,216 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,746 | $24,114 | $840 | $16,510 | $15,270 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $7,504 | $16,922 | $1,400 | $14,470 | $14,470 |
| Average | $8,555 | $16,065 | $1,229 | $16,503 | $13,360 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,555 for in-state students and $16,065 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,114 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 | |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | $5,274 | $9,558 | $5,400 | $9,801 |
| Cleveland State University | $12,254 | $17,469 | $12,613 | $17,973 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,660 | $8,601 | $4,790 | $8,730 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $6,704 | $17,490 | $7,278 | $18,847 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,352 | $23,720 | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $6,858 | $16,276 | $7,504 | $16,922 |
| Average | $8,184 | $15,519 | $8,555 | $16,065 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,241 for state residents and $24,164 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Miami University-Hamilton requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $34,006 and Ohio University-Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,436.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cleveland State University | $10,863 | $18,438 | $11,118 | $18,821 |
| Lorain County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Miami University-Hamilton | $15,273 | $34,575 | $15,884 | $35,958 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $9,720 | $17,712 | $9,720 | $17,712 |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $11,952 | $23,575 | $12,241 | $24,164 |
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 $16,503 when a student lives on campus and $13,360 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | - | - | $5,130 | $2,808 | - |
| Cleveland State University | $14,760 | $3,770 | $14,920 | $3,770 | - |
| Lorain County Community College | - | - | $7,982 | $2,592 | - |
| Miami University-Hamilton | - | - | $8,852 | $4,364 | - |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,594 | $2,916 | $12,354 | $2,916 | - |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | $11,100 | $3,370 | $11,100 | $3,370 | - |
| Average | $13,151 | $3,352 | $10,056 | $3,303 | - |