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U.S. News & World Report ranked Ohio University the #1 Best Value Public University in Ohio and 30th in the nation. We're proud of this ranking, because we are continuously striving to make college more affordable and accessible, while maintaining the high quality and value of an OHIO education.
The OHIO Guarantee® ensures that costs are predictable and that scholarships and financial aid packages hold their value while students work toward a degree. Additional efforts at increasing affordability include joining the Open Textbook network and partnering with Top Hat to make open, license-free educational materials available to students.
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Athens Campus Tuition (estimates per year)
Ohio Residents 2022-2023*
| Expense Category | Cost |
|---|---|
|
Tuition and fees |
$13,352 |
|
Room |
$7,600 |
|
Meal Plan |
$4,736 |
|
TOTAL |
$25,688 |
Out-of-State Residents 2022-2023*
| Expense Category | Cost |
|---|---|
|
Tuition and fees |
$23,720 |
|
Room |
$7,600 |
|
Meal Plan |
$4,736 |
|
TOTAL |
$36,056 |
International Students 2022-2023*
| Expense Category | Cost |
|---|---|
|
Tuition and fees |
$23,720 |
|
Living Expenses |
$15,862 |
|
Lodging (Standard Double) |
$7,600 |
|
Meals (Traditional 14) |
$4,736 |
|
Personal Expenses (estimated funds for books, supplies, and spending money) |
$3,526 |
|
Health Insurance |
$2,005 |
|
TOTAL |
$41,587 |
2023-2024 total amount required to demonstrate availability of funds for an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility: $41,587
Please note: The total listed represents one academic year (two semesters of study). Students who wish to study over the summer semester will need to budget additional funds.
eCampus Tuition (additional fees may apply)
Ohio Residents 2022-2023*
| Expense Category | Cost |
|---|---|
|
eCampus and print-based programs tuition rate (exceptions below) |
$307/credit hour |
|
Correctional Education program |
$407/credit hour |
|
Bachelor of Science in Business (9 core courses only) |
$332/credit hour |
Out-of-State Residents 2022-2023*
| Expense Category | Cost |
|---|---|
|
eCampus and print-based programs tuition rate (exceptions below) |
$312/credit hour |
|
Correctional Education program |
$412/credit hour |
|
Bachelor of Science in Business (9 core courses only) |
$337/credit hour |
You will be required to complete a consortium agreement if you are pursuing a bachelor's degree completion program in conjunction with a community college partner and are planning dual enrollment for the same term. A consortium agreement is a contract between the student, Ohio University, and the host (partner) institution and must be submitted by the deadline listed on the agreement for the term you intend to dual enroll.
*All tuition, fees, and expenses are subject to change by action of the Board of Trustees.
Additional details about tuition and fees can be found at the Office of the Bursar. At OHIO, you can choose from a variety of room and meal plans to meet your price point. A Standard Double room is among the most affordable housing options, and the Traditional 14 is the lowest-priced meal plan for freshmen living on campus. Second-year students have additional meal plan options. Details about housing options and costs can be found at Housing and Residence Life, and more information about meal plan options can be found at Culinary Services.
Ohio Residency
Students classified as Ohio residents for tuition purposes receive the benefit of a state-supported education, funded largely by the taxpayers of Ohio.
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The OHIO Guarantee+
The first and most comprehensive in the state, the OHIO Guarantee® has enabled students (Ohio residents and nonresidents alike) to pay a single fixed rate that covers tuition, room and meal plan, and fees for four years. With the OHIO Guarantee+, the University is expanding on its commitment to transparency, predictability and an affordable college experience.
OHIO will partner with students to design a unique plan to graduation and a shared commitment that they will graduate on-time and on-plan. If the University fails to offer the necessary courses or otherwise does not fulfill the commitments mutually agreed upon in the student’s OHIO Guarantee+ Graduation Plan, they will make it right, including — if necessary — course substitution or covering the tuition and fees of any required additional courses.
In addition, OHIO Guarantee+ Lifelong Benefits build on alumni career services already offered to ensure career and leadership coaching and access to our Bobcat Mentor Network for life, as well as expanded alumni-only scholarships for Bobcats who wish to return to continue their education.
Learn more about the OHIO Guarantee+
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Ohio University is committed to helping you reach your educational goals. Scholarships, need-based aid and other forms of financial assistance are available to help.
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Veterans Administration Educational Benefits
If you are currently serving or have retired from the military, you or your spouse may be able to use funding through the GI Bill.
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Net Price Calculator
Net price is the difference between the full price to attend OHIO and the actual price you pay after scholarships and financial aid.