Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between colleges in Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). For state residents, the average COA is $28,074 when living on campus and $30,552 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,435 when living on campus and $38,913 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 | ||
| Jacksonville State University | $12,894 | $23,334 | $970 | $13,376 | $17,234 |
| Eastern Illinois University | $13,377 | $15,859 | $150 | $14,226 | $14,056 |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | $12,092 | $12,092 | $1,006 | $19,334 | $19,334 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $10,320 | $21,230 | - | $15,918 | $16,943 |
| Morehead State University | $10,024 | $14,980 | $480 | $14,022 | $20,386 |
| Murray State University | $9,900 | $19,836 | $940 | $14,734 | $16,058 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $9,903 | $9,903 | $696 | $18,014 | $18,014 |
| Austin Peay State University | $9,006 | $14,766 | $1,276 | $17,062 | $17,730 |
| Belmont University | $42,540 | $1,500 | $20,760 | $26,810 | |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $10,560 | $16,600 | $1,500 | $12,144 | $16,928 |
| Tennessee State University | $8,616 | $22,416 | $1,600 | $16,961 | $24,950 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $11,376 | $15,576 | $1,280 | $19,102 | $16,944 |
| Average | $10,733 | $19,094 | $1,036 | $16,304 | $18,782 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,733 for in-state students and $19,094 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) are increased by 0.08% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), Belmont University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,560 and Southeast Missouri State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,559 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Jacksonville State University | $12,426 | $22,716 | $12,894 | $23,334 |
| Eastern Illinois University | $13,124 | $15,566 | $13,377 | $15,859 |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | $12,025 | $12,025 | $12,092 | $12,092 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $10,130 | $20,820 | $10,320 | $21,230 |
| Morehead State University | $9,838 | $14,706 | $10,024 | $14,980 |
| Murray State University | $9,708 | $19,452 | $9,900 | $19,836 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $9,495 | $9,495 | $9,903 | $9,903 |
| Austin Peay State University | $8,675 | $14,219 | $9,006 | $14,766 |
| Belmont University | $41,320 | $42,540 | ||
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $10,194 | $16,234 | $10,560 | $16,600 |
| Tennessee State University | $8,568 | $22,284 | $8,616 | $22,416 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $10,084 | $20,116 | $11,376 | $15,576 |
| Average | $10,388 | $19,079 | $10,733 | $19,094 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,847 for state residents and $15,933 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) are decreased by -0.46% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), Belmont University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,820 and Southeast Missouri State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,894.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Jacksonville State University | $11,304 | $17,640 | $11,488 | $17,920 |
| Eastern Illinois University | $11,410 | $22,695 | $11,647 | $23,214 |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | $10,102 | $10,102 | $10,488 | $10,488 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $10,596 | $14,340 | $10,794 | $14,628 |
| Morehead State University | $10,512 | $10,512 | $10,512 | $10,512 |
| Murray State University | $10,368 | $10,368 | $10,683 | $10,683 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $7,371 | $7,371 | $7,702 | $7,702 |
| Austin Peay State University | $10,127 | $15,113 | $10,518 | $15,702 |
| Belmont University | $27,050 | $27,810 | ||
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $11,592 | $12,636 | $11,916 | $12,978 |
| Tennessee State University | $11,092 | $23,516 | $11,188 | $23,808 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $11,800 | $20,740 | $12,386 | $15,746 |
| Average | $10,570 | $16,007 | $10,847 | $15,933 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of colleges in Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) is $16,304 when a student lives on campus and $18,782 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Jacksonville State University | $9,524 | $3,852 | $11,754 | $5,480 | $5,480 |
| Eastern Illinois University | $12,282 | $1,944 | $11,862 | $2,194 | $3,892 |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | $14,490 | $4,844 | $14,490 | $4,844 | $4,844 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $12,268 | $3,650 | $12,268 | $4,675 | $4,675 |
| Morehead State University | $10,994 | $3,028 | $14,416 | $5,970 | $4,448 |
| Murray State University | $11,112 | $3,622 | $11,566 | $4,492 | $4,492 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $12,198 | $5,816 | $12,198 | $5,816 | $5,816 |
| Austin Peay State University | $13,430 | $3,632 | $14,098 | $3,632 | $3,632 |
| Belmont University | $15,010 | $5,750 | $21,060 | $5,750 | $5,750 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $7,544 | $4,600 | $10,112 | $6,816 | $6,816 |
| Tennessee State University | $11,150 | $5,811 | $18,456 | $6,494 | $6,494 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $13,302 | $5,800 | $11,144 | $5,800 | $5,800 |
| Average | $11,942 | $4,362 | $13,619 | $5,164 | $5,178 |
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