Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,847 when living on campus and $31,397 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,443 when living on campus and $41,993 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 | ||
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | $6,639 | $13,871 | $1,300 | $20,488 | $25,956 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $7,106 | $15,904 | $1,300 | $20,488 | $25,956 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $8,211 | $17,969 | $800 | - | $17,936 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $8,211 | $17,969 | $800 | - | $18,026 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $17,519 | $38,965 | $1,250 | $20,165 | $20,165 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,448 | $16,032 | $1,024 | $15,842 | $16,732 |
| Average | $9,522 | $20,118 | $1,079 | $19,246 | $20,795 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,522 for in-state students and $20,118 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Miami University-Oxford requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,866 and University of Cincinnati-Clermont College has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,135 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | $6,448 | $13,680 | $6,639 | $13,871 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $6,897 | $15,695 | $7,106 | $15,904 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $7,428 | $16,541 | $8,211 | $17,969 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $7,428 | $16,541 | $8,211 | $17,969 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $17,060 | $38,124 | $17,519 | $38,965 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,622 | $16,157 | $9,448 | $16,032 |
| Average | $9,147 | $19,456 | $9,522 | $20,118 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,803 for state residents and $27,791 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.91% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Miami University-Oxford requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $35,389 and Shawnee State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $21,171.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Salem | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Geauga | $12,554 | $23,423 | $13,057 | $24,361 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $16,264 | $36,338 | $16,751 | $37,791 |
| Shawnee State University | $10,202 | $18,962 | $11,600 | $21,221 |
| Average | $13,007 | $26,241 | $13,803 | $27,791 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $19,246 when a student lives on campus and $20,795 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College | $13,564 | $6,924 | $17,526 | $8,430 | $6,018 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $13,564 | $6,924 | $17,526 | $8,430 | $6,018 |
| Kent State University at Salem | - | - | $11,810 | $6,126 | $5,038 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | - | - | $11,810 | $6,216 | $5,038 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $16,750 | $3,415 | $16,750 | $3,415 | $4,430 |
| Shawnee State University | $12,502 | $3,340 | $11,892 | $4,840 | $4,840 |
| Average | $14,095 | $5,151 | $14,552 | $6,243 | $5,230 |
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