Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,289 when living on campus and $25,981 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,863 when living on campus and $32,555 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-Main Campus | $14,081 | $22,070 | $640 | $16,978 | $17,352 |
| Central State University | $7,824 | $9,824 | $1,200 | $12,990 | $13,790 |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $12,846 | $22,316 | $1,200 | $17,772 | $18,370 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,790 | $8,730 | $826 | - | $10,574 |
| Average | $9,363 | $15,937 | $1,013 | $15,913 | $15,605 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,363 for in-state students and $15,937 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kent State University at Kent requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $22,316 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 | |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $13,639 | $21,132 | $14,081 | $22,070 |
| Central State University | $7,596 | $9,596 | $7,824 | $9,824 |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $11,373 | $20,287 | $12,846 | $22,316 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,660 | $8,601 | $4,790 | $8,730 |
| Average | $8,853 | $15,105 | $9,363 | $15,937 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,358 for state residents and $16,578 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.70% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kent State University at Kent requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,352 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-Main Campus | $10,291 | $16,283 | $10,291 | $16,283 |
| Central State University | $8,300 | $10,100 | $8,300 | $10,100 |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Kent | $12,071 | $22,522 | $12,483 | $23,352 |
| Lorain County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,221 | $16,302 | $10,358 | $16,578 |
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 $15,913 when a student lives on campus and $15,605 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-Main Campus | $11,784 | $5,194 | $11,610 | $5,742 | - |
| Central State University | $11,390 | $1,600 | $11,390 | $2,400 | - |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Kent State University at Kent | $13,040 | $4,732 | $11,810 | $6,560 | - |
| Lorain County Community College | - | - | $7,982 | $2,592 | - |
| Average | $12,071 | $3,842 | $10,920 | $4,684 | - |