College Costs in Ohio

The 2025 Directory of Ohio Colleges and Prices

Ohio Colleges, Cost and Affordability for 2025

How much does it cost to attend college in Ohio?   The average annual in-state college tuition in Ohio was $17,179 for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is $1,549 higher than the U.S. average and ranks Ohio in the middle of the pack as the 17th most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of -$274 from the 2019-2020 average of $17,453 and represents a -1.57% annual decline in tuition costs. The list of Ohio colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating.

This analysis surveyed tuition data from the 189 colleges and universities in Ohio, the most popular being Ohio State University with 51,944 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $11,826. Kenyon College is the most expensive in Ohio with an in-state tuition of $69,030.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2023 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Ohio Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

189 results

Ohio State University
O
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

$11,826 Tuition

#1 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 60,046enrollment
  • $19,575net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1480SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA

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Miami University
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Oxford, OH

Miami University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

$14,635 Tuition

#2 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 18,618enrollment
  • $27,928net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1380SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.85Avg GPA

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University of Cincinnati Main Campus
C
Cincinnati, OH

University of Cincinnati Main Campus

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

$11,892 Tuition

#3 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 43,338enrollment
  • $21,511net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1360SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

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University of Dayton
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Dayton, OH

University of Dayton

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

$47,600 Tuition

#6 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 11,304enrollment
  • $31,551net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1195-1370SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

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Xavier University
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Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$47,895 Tuition

#9 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 6,000enrollment
  • $31,542net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1298SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

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Ohio University Main Campus
O
Athens, OH

Ohio University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

$13,746 Tuition

#4 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 24,937enrollment
  • $20,550net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1290SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

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Case Western Reserve University
C
Cleveland, OH

Case Western Reserve University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

$64,100 Tuition

#1 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 12,266enrollment
  • $41,351net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1540SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA

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Oberlin College
O
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

$63,700 Tuition

#4 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,976enrollment
  • $50,484net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1510SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

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Kent State University at Kent
K
Kent, OH

Kent State University at Kent

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

$12,674 Tuition

#9 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 26,106enrollment
  • $20,333net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus
B
Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$11,611 Tuition

#6 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 17,027enrollment
  • $20,987net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Central State University
C
HBCU
Wilberforce, OH

Central State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$5,404 Tuition

#12 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 3,454enrollment
  • $14,821net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 770-950SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

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University of Toledo
T
Toledo, OH

University of Toledo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$10,285 Tuition

#5 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 14,939enrollment
  • $17,927net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1300SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Denison University
D
Granville, OH

Denison University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

$64,000 Tuition

#3 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,405enrollment
  • $42,177net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1470SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.76Estimated Avg GPA

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Kenyon College
K
Gambier, OH

Kenyon College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$69,030 Tuition

#2 Best Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,184enrollment
  • $44,470net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1500SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.84Estimated Avg GPA

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Cleveland State University
C
Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$12,503 Tuition

#7 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 14,117enrollment
  • $16,307net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 880-1130SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.31Estimated Avg GPA

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John Carroll University
J
University Heights, OH

John Carroll University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$47,300 Tuition

#8 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,773enrollment
  • $30,790net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1350SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

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University of Akron Main Campus
A
Akron, OH

University of Akron Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

$10,399 Tuition

#10 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 13,518enrollment
  • $15,292net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 950-1190SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

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The College of Wooster
W
Wooster, OH

The College of Wooster

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

$59,050 Tuition

#1 Best Value Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,876enrollment
  • $29,529net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1450SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

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