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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$22,119 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$8,856 tuition
$10,782 on campus room & board
$1,602 books
$879 fees

$37,014 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$23,751 tuition
$10,782 on campus room & board
$1,602 books
$879 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$6,075 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
82% of students receive aid
20% get federal aid ($4,618 avg)
12% get state aid ($1,434 avg)
69% get institn'l aid ($6,075 avg)
44% get loans ($6,662 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 3.96% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 3.98% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$35,363,581
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $7,543 70%
Federal Grant Aid $4,618 20%
Pell Grants $3,828 20%
Other Federal Grants $877 18%
Institution Grant Aid $6,075 69%
State Grant Aid $1,434 12%
Student Loans $6,662 44%
Federal Loans $5,381 44%
Other Loans $11,899 5%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: February 15
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: May 29
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: within 4 week(s) of notification
Does The Ohio State University offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
190 N. Oval Mall
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 292-6446
http://www.osu.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $246
Out of State $660

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 5
  • Jacqueline from Medina, OH
  • May-21-2013 I am a current student here

    By going to Ohio State, students are being exposed to the most vast, and elaborate Alumni system to date. This, paired with the incredible personal growth opportunity makes a Buckeye education worth every penny.

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  • 5
  • Xavier from Bowie, MD
  • May-15-2013 I am a current student here

    I wasn't sure how to rate this. There are so many resources, it's on you to make sure you take advantage of them. Out of state tuition is no joke, so if you aren't from O-H-I-O really think about it if you don't have scholarship money.

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  • 5
  • Mary from Delaware, OH
  • May-01-2013 I am a current student here

    Although some may believe the university is expensive to attend, the education and training is worth so much more than the price tag can compare.

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  • 4
  • Mackenzie from Columbus, OH
  • Apr-29-2013 I am a current student here

    Ohio State is getting to be more rigorous, academically speaking. It seems as though classes are becoming more challenging, and the staff expects more out of the student body. This is not an EASY place to succeed, but they do offer all the tools to help your learning experience.

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