Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $7,465 when living on campus and $21,449 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $15,760 when living on campus and $29,744 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 | ||
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,790 | $8,730 | $826 | - | $10,574 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $7,278 | $18,847 | $1,240 | - | $13,216 |
| Miami University-Middletown | $7,278 | $18,847 | $1,240 | - | $13,216 |
| Sinclair Community College | $4,569 | $8,316 | $624 | - | $11,023 |
| Average | $6,410 | $14,705 | $1,055 | - | $13,984 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,410 for in-state students and $14,705 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, Miami University-Hamilton requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,847 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 | |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Lorain County Community College | $4,660 | $8,601 | $4,790 | $8,730 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $6,704 | $17,490 | $7,278 | $18,847 |
| Miami University-Middletown | $6,670 | $17,390 | $7,278 | $18,847 |
| Sinclair Community College | $4,569 | $8,316 | $4,569 | $8,316 |
| Average | $6,099 | $13,936 | $6,410 | $14,705 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,774 for state residents and $31,780 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.00% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Miami University-Hamilton requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $34,006 and Kent State University at Geauga has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $23,423.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Geauga | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
| Lorain County Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Miami University-Hamilton | $15,273 | $34,575 | $15,884 | $35,958 |
| Miami University-Middletown | $15,273 | $34,575 | $15,884 | $35,958 |
| Sinclair Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $14,206 | $30,557 | $14,774 | $31,780 |
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 $13,984 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Kent State University at Geauga | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Lorain County Community College | - | - | $7,982 | $2,592 | - |
| Miami University-Hamilton | - | - | $8,852 | $4,364 | - |
| Miami University-Middletown | - | - | $8,852 | $4,364 | - |
| Sinclair Community College | - | - | $6,723 | $4,300 | - |
| Average | - | - | $9,338 | $4,646 | - |