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 2026-2027 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 | $13,902 |
| Non-resident fees | $30,220 |
| Living expenses: housing and food | $15,630 |
| Indirect Costs | |
| Books, supplies and equipment | $1,020 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $2,686 |
| Transportation | $1,360 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $64,818 |