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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

Non-Ohio resident: Living on campus
CategoryEstimated 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