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

Wittenberg University
W
Springfield, OH

Wittenberg University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$43,656 Tuition

#14 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,333enrollment
  • $21,457net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Hocking College
H
Nelsonville, OH
 

Hocking College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

$3,816 Tuition

 

  • 1,846enrollment
  • $12,334net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Central Ohio Technical College
C
Newark, OH
 

Central Ohio Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$5,136 Tuition

 

  • 2,890enrollment
  • $9,439net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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The University of Findlay
F
Findlay, OH

The University of Findlay

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$38,176 Tuition

#16 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 5,057enrollment
  • $26,215net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1213SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

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Franklin University
F
Columbus, OH
 

Franklin University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$9,552 Tuition

 

  • 8,697enrollment
  • $22,252net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Wright State University Lake Campus
W
Celina, OH
 

Wright State University Lake Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$7,454 Tuition

#13 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 1,398enrollment
  • $12,039net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 790-890SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
C
Cincinnati, OH
 

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$4,410 Tuition

 

  • 8,681enrollment
  • $6,489net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Defiance College
D
Defiance, OH
 

Defiance College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

$37,978 Tuition

 

  • 511enrollment
  • $24,098net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 860-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

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Wilberforce University
W
HBCU
Wilberforce, OH
 

Wilberforce University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$13,222 Tuition

 

  • 617enrollment
  • $8,222net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 840-940SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.82Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Ohio Dominican University
O
Columbus, OH
 

Ohio Dominican University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$33,760 Tuition

 

  • 1,258enrollment
  • $21,006net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

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Walsh University
W
North Canton, OH
 

Walsh University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$32,780 Tuition

#22 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,160enrollment
  • $21,009net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1056-1215SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

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Cuyahoga Community College District
C
Cleveland, OH

Cuyahoga Community College District

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$4,622 Tuition

 

  • 17,407enrollment
  • $4,675net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.96Avg GPA

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Hiram College
H
Hiram, OH

Hiram College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$26,265 Tuition

#25 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,011enrollment
  • $21,362net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

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Franciscan University of Steubenville
F
Steubenville, OH

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$32,070 Tuition

#20 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 3,750enrollment
  • $24,490net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1290SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA

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Tiffin University
T
Tiffin, OH
 

Tiffin University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$30,900 Tuition

#30 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 3,598enrollment
  • $24,516net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 870-1120SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

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Art Academy of Cincinnati
A
Cincinnati, OH

Art Academy of Cincinnati

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$37,500 Tuition

 

  • 259enrollment
  • $28,899net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

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Owens Community College
O
Perrysburg, OH
 

Owens Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$4,512 Tuition

 

  • 7,762enrollment
  • $9,294net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 12

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Wilmington College
W
Wilmington, OH
 

Wilmington College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$29,837 Tuition

 

  • 964enrollment
  • $24,915net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 860-1050SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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