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Ohio State University

Ohio State University-Main Campus
50.8%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Ohio State enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$14,272
Total Cost of Attendance$30,305

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $4,885 $19,540
$30-48k $5,751 $23,004
$48-75k $9,807 $39,228
$75-110k $20,461 $81,844
$110k+ $27,359 $109,436

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Ohio State University

19.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$19,976
Median Debt at Graduation

Is Ohio State University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$60,409
Median Earnings (10yr)
$19,976
Median Debt
3.0x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Ohio State University — 3.0x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Ohio State University True Cost by Family Income

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Ohio State enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $4,885 $19,540
$30-48k $5,751 $23,004
$48-75k $9,807 $39,228
$75-110k $20,461 $81,844
$110k+ $27,359 $109,436

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$14,272
Total Cost of Attendance$30,305

Financial Aid & Student Debt

19.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$19,976
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$51,438
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

Ohio State University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Ohio State University actually cost per year?
Ohio State University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $30,305/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $13,653/yr, a 55% discount off sticker price.
Does Ohio State University offer good financial aid?
19% of Ohio State University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Ohio State University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Ohio State University requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at Ohio State University?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $4,885/yr at Ohio State University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $27,359/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is Ohio State University worth the cost?
Ohio State University graduates earn a median of $60,409 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $121,220 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Ohio State University is not affiliated with DeepColleges.