Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,012 when living on campus and $24,701 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,461 when living on campus and $32,150 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-Main Campus | $13,570 | $30,582 | $1,300 | $18,472 | $24,162 |
| Zane State College | $5,856 | $11,466 | $1,600 | - | $10,712 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,622 | $16,157 | $1,024 | $15,726 | $14,368 |
| Sinclair Community College | $4,569 | $8,316 | $624 | - | $11,023 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $6,992 | $15,790 | $1,300 | - | $24,162 |
| Average | $7,798 | $15,247 | $1,115 | $17,099 | $15,788 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,798 for in-state students and $15,247 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,582 and Sinclair Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,316 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $12,334 | $27,668 | $13,570 | $30,582 |
| Zane State College | $5,706 | $11,166 | $5,856 | $11,466 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,341 | $15,686 | $9,622 | $16,157 |
| Sinclair Community College | $4,569 | $8,316 | $4,569 | $8,316 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $6,790 | $15,588 | $6,992 | $15,790 |
| Average | $7,457 | $14,570 | $7,798 | $15,247 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,552 for state residents and $22,818 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.62% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,996 and Shawnee State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,912.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $14,902 | $26,644 | $14,902 | $26,674 |
| Zane State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shawnee State University | $10,206 | $18,712 | $10,202 | $18,962 |
| Sinclair Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,554 | $22,678 | $12,552 | $22,818 |
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 $17,099 when a student lives on campus and $15,788 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-Main Campus | $13,048 | $5,424 | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Zane State College | - | - | $6,076 | $4,636 | - |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Shawnee State University | $12,570 | $3,156 | $9,792 | $4,576 | - |
| Sinclair Community College | - | - | $6,723 | $4,300 | - |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | - | - | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Average | $12,809 | $4,290 | $10,615 | $5,174 | - |