Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,068 when living on campus and $27,859 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,925 when living on campus and $38,716 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 | ||
| Cleveland State University | $12,613 | $17,973 | $900 | $18,530 | $18,690 |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | $9,212 | $34,718 | $1,030 | - | $14,418 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,622 | $16,157 | $1,024 | $15,726 | $14,368 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $6,992 | $15,790 | $1,300 | - | $24,162 |
| Average | $8,831 | $19,688 | $1,109 | $17,128 | $17,919 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,831 for in-state students and $19,688 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.85% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio State University-Marion Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,718 and University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,790 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cleveland State University | $12,254 | $17,469 | $12,613 | $17,973 |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Kent State University at Salem | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | $8,944 | $33,181 | $9,212 | $34,718 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,341 | $15,686 | $9,622 | $16,157 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | $6,790 | $15,588 | $6,992 | $15,790 |
| Average | $8,553 | $18,957 | $8,831 | $19,688 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,660 for state residents and $18,892 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, Ohio State University-Marion Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,176 and Cleveland State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,543.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cleveland State University | $10,863 | $18,438 | $11,118 | $18,821 |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Salem | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Shawnee State University | $10,206 | $18,712 | $10,202 | $18,962 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,535 | $18,575 | $10,660 | $18,892 |
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 $17,128 when a student lives on campus and $17,919 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Cleveland State University | $14,760 | $3,770 | $14,920 | $3,770 | - |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Kent State University at Salem | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | - | - | $10,232 | $4,186 | - |
| Shawnee State University | $12,570 | $3,156 | $9,792 | $4,576 | - |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | - | - | $17,232 | $6,930 | - |
| Average | $13,665 | $3,463 | $12,633 | $5,286 | - |