Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OHPublicRank 1316 of 1,732Traditional rank 853 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,259 |
| $30–48k | $7,104 |
| $48–75k | $12,683 |
| $75–110k | $22,870 |
| $110k+ | $27,144 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $12,485 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $12,859 |
| Change | $374 (+3.0%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $38,365 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $14,272 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| Ohio resident tuition + fees 2025-26 cohort | $13,641 |
| 2026-27 cohort | $14,050 |
| Change | +3.0% |
Source: Ohio State News, approved by trustees, news.osu.edu.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +19.9% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 88% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 94% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 17% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 32% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,258 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$195 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Miami University-Oxford | $12,685 | −$890 |
| Cleveland State University | $10,148 | $1,746 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $9,888 | $664 |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $9,452 | $1,012 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $8,795 | −$589 |
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