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 2024-2025 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 | $13,244 |
| Non-resident fees | $26,778 |
| Living expenses: housing and food | $14,738 |
| Indirect Costs | |
| Books, supplies and equipment | $1,030 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $2,334 |
| Transportation | $1,404 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $59,528 |