Ohio State University Cost & Financial Aid Information

$19,575
Average Net Price
75%
Receive Aid
19%
Pell Recipients
Affordable
Affordability

Average Net Price

The average net price at Ohio State University is $19,575 per year after grants and scholarships are applied.

Overall Average Net Price

$19,575

Average amount students pay per year after financial aid

Net Price by Family Income

$0-30,000$6,259
$30,001-48,000$7,104
$48,001-75,000$12,683
$75,001-110,000$22,870
$110,000+$27,144

Financial Aid

At Ohio State University, 75% of undergraduates receive financial aid and 19% receive federal Pell grants.

Students Receiving Aid

75%

Of undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance

Pell Grant Recipients

19%

Of students receive federal Pell grants for demonstrated financial need

Grants & Scholarships

Gift aid that doesn't need to be repaid

Work-Study Programs

Part-time employment opportunities on campus

Student Loans

Federal and private loan options available

Sticker Price & Cost of Attendance

The sticker price is the cost before any financial aid. Tuition and fees are $11,826 a year for in-state students.

Total Cost of Attendance

The school's estimated yearly cost for first-time, full-time undergraduates, as reported to IPEDS. Each total includes tuition and fees plus the expenses listed under it.

Living on Campus

In-state$31,231
Out-of-state$56,737

Includes

Food and housing$14,272
Books and supplies$1,030
Other expenses$3,070

Living off Campus

In-state$30,997
Out-of-state$56,503

Includes

Food and housing$13,814
Books and supplies$1,030
Other expenses$3,294

Living with Family

In-state$19,979
Out-of-state$45,485

Includes

Books and supplies$1,030
Other expenses$6,090

Cost Analysis

Analyze how OSU's costs have changed over time. Over the past year, Ohio State University has decreased costs by $7, representing a 0.0% reduction in average net price.

Cost Trends

Previous Year

$19,582

Current Year

$19,575

Change

$-7

Affordability & Value

Ohio State University is committed to providing accessible, high-quality education with strong return on investment.

Affordability Rating

Affordable

Based on average net price compared to national averages

Investment Value

Students receiving aid75%
Pell grant recipients19%
Student-faculty ratio18:1