Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,791 when living on campus and $22,368 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,862 when living on campus and $29,438 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 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | $5,400 | $9,801 | $2,169 | - | $7,938 |
| Zane State College | $5,856 | $11,466 | $1,600 | - | $10,712 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $11,188 | $20,606 | $1,400 | $14,270 | $14,270 |
| Average | $8,062 | $15,133 | $1,358 | $16,371 | $12,948 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,062 for in-state students and $15,133 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.54% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,582 and Ohio University-Southern Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,170 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 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | $5,274 | $9,558 | $5,400 | $9,801 |
| Zane State College | $5,706 | $11,166 | $5,856 | $11,466 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $10,224 | $19,642 | $11,188 | $20,606 |
| Average | $7,591 | $14,338 | $8,062 | $15,133 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,814 for state residents and $25,694 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.90% 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 Wright State University-Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $24,714.
| 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 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Zane State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $14,298 | $24,286 | $14,726 | $24,714 |
| Average | $14,600 | $25,465 | $14,814 | $25,694 |
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 $16,371 when a student lives on campus and $12,948 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 | - |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | - | - | $5,130 | $2,808 | - |
| Zane State College | - | - | $6,076 | $4,636 | - |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $10,900 | $3,370 | $10,900 | $3,370 | - |
| Average | $11,974 | $4,397 | $8,767 | $4,181 | - |