To determine how much attending Ohio State will cost in a given year, we take the sum of educational costs payable to the school (also referred to as direct or billable costs) and costs paid to others (or indirect, non-billable or discretionary) costs.
Cost of Attendance 2025-2026 Academic Year
Ohio State University full-time, two semester academic year costs reflected below may vary by
program, credit hours enrolled, living expenses (housing,
food/dining) options, and include an
International Fee for undergraduate students.
Columbus campus
Non-Ohio resident: Living on campus
Category | Estimated Cost |
---|---|
Direct Costs | |
Tuition and fees | $13,640 |
Non-resident fees | $28,782 |
Living expenses: housing and food | $15,178 |
Indirect Costs | |
Books, supplies and equipment | $1,020 |
Miscellaneous personal expenses | $2,686 |
Transportation | $1,360 |
Total Estimated Cost | $62,666 |