Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,191 when living on campus and $23,820 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,727 when living on campus and $29,356 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 | ||
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $6,206 | $13,895 | $640 | - | $18,458 |
| Central State University | $7,824 | $9,824 | $1,200 | $12,990 | $13,790 |
| Clark State College | $4,200 | $7,809 | $1,464 | - | $17,880 |
| Cleveland State University | $12,613 | $17,973 | $900 | $18,530 | $18,690 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $7,278 | $18,847 | $1,240 | - | $13,216 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Average | $7,383 | $12,920 | $1,047 | $15,760 | $15,389 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,383 for in-state students and $12,920 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Miami University-Hamilton requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,847 and Clark State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,809 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | $6,036 | $14,025 | $6,206 | $13,895 |
| Central State University | $7,596 | $9,596 | $7,824 | $9,824 |
| Clark State College | $4,152 | $7,568 | $4,200 | $7,809 |
| Cleveland State University | $12,254 | $17,469 | $12,613 | $17,973 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $6,704 | $17,490 | $7,278 | $18,847 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Average | $7,124 | $12,524 | $7,383 | $12,920 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,767 for state residents and $21,626 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.80% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Miami University-Hamilton requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $34,006 and Central State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,900.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Central State University | $8,300 | $10,100 | $8,300 | $10,100 |
| Clark State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cleveland State University | $10,863 | $18,438 | $11,118 | $18,821 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $15,273 | $34,575 | $15,884 | $35,958 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $11,479 | $21,038 | $11,767 | $21,626 |
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 $15,760 when a student lives on campus and $15,389 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands | - | - | $12,960 | $5,498 | - |
| Central State University | $11,390 | $1,600 | $11,390 | $2,400 | - |
| Clark State College | - | - | $12,264 | $5,616 | - |
| Cleveland State University | $14,760 | $3,770 | $14,920 | $3,770 | - |
| Miami University-Hamilton | - | - | $8,852 | $4,364 | - |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Average | $13,075 | $2,685 | $11,170 | $4,220 | - |