Ohio State University-Lima Campus

What is the cost of studying for a year at Ohio State University-Lima Campus?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees at Ohio State Lima totaled $9,488 for Ohio residents: $9,205 in tuition and $283 in fees. The corresponding reported out-of-state total was $38,270. These are published charges before aid, not the full cost of attending or a quote for a later academic year.

• 2025-26 Ohio-resident full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $9,488.
• 2025-26 out-of-state full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $38,270.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $1,030; actual spending depends on courses and purchasing choices.

Students must also budget for living expenses, transportation, and personal costs. A reported room-and-board figure of $12,394 is a budgeting benchmark, not evidence of an available Lima residence hall or a required campus meal plan. Part-time charges and current-year tuition may differ from the full-time figures above.

Aid changes the picture: in the reported 2024-25 figures, 87% of students received financial aid and 34% had student loans. Average grant aid awarded to undergraduates was $6,833, but an individual award may be higher, lower, or zero. Eligible students can explore federal grants and loans, Ohio aid, Ohio State scholarships, and military education benefits by completing the required aid applications. Reported average net price was $10,006 for families with annual income up to $48,000; net price reflects aid and is not the same as tuition alone. A personalized aid offer and current cost-of-attendance budget are more useful than any average when deciding what attendance would cost.

What are the work-study opportunities at Ohio State University-Lima Campus?

Ohio State Lima students can look for part-time student jobs and, if eligible, Federal Work-Study positions. Work-Study is need-based financial aid earned through wages for work performed; it is not an automatic discount on a tuition bill or a guarantee of a job.

Students seeking Work-Study should complete the FAFSA, review their aid offer, and follow Ohio State's student-employment application process. Other campus or community jobs may not require Work-Study eligibility. For career planning beyond part-time employment, students can use Ohio State career resources to explore majors, prepare application materials, and search for internships or jobs. Access to a posting or service should not be confused with a verified employment outcome.