Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,957 when living on campus and $25,002 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,725 when living on campus and $32,770 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 Trumbull | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $7,272 | $16,744 | $1,200 | - | $17,938 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,178 | $9,170 | $840 | - | $10,302 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,746 | $24,114 | $840 | $16,510 | $15,270 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,622 | $16,157 | $1,024 | $15,726 | $14,368 |
| Average | $8,818 | $16,586 | $1,021 | $16,118 | $15,163 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,818 for in-state students and $16,586 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ohio University-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,114 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 | |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $6,995 | $15,910 | $7,272 | $16,744 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $6,004 | $8,996 | $6,178 | $9,170 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,352 | $23,720 | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Shawnee State University | $9,341 | $15,686 | $9,622 | $16,157 |
| Average | $8,537 | $16,044 | $8,818 | $16,586 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,825 for state residents and $20,032 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.95% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kent State University at Geauga requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,423 and Ohio University-Main Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,436.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kent State University at Geauga | $12,072 | $22,522 | $12,554 | $23,423 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $9,720 | $17,712 | $9,720 | $17,712 |
| Shawnee State University | $10,206 | $18,712 | $10,202 | $18,962 |
| Average | $10,666 | $19,649 | $10,825 | $20,032 |
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 $16,118 when a student lives on campus and $15,163 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 Trumbull | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Kent State University at Geauga | - | - | $11,810 | $6,128 | - |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | - | - | $6,632 | $3,670 | - |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,594 | $2,916 | $12,354 | $2,916 | - |
| Shawnee State University | $12,570 | $3,156 | $9,792 | $4,576 | - |
| Average | $13,082 | $3,036 | $10,480 | $4,684 | - |