Ohio State University

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

Ohio State's published price depends heavily on residency, campus, enrollment level, and housing choice. In the 2024-25 undergraduate figures, full-time in-state tuition was $12,180, with $1,064 in required fees. Out-of-state tuition was $38,958, with the same reported required-fee amount. Those are published charges before financial aid, not what every student pays.

For that reporting year, typical room and board totaled $14,810, while estimated books and supplies were $1,030. Adding those figures to tuition and required fees produces a partial annual estimate of $29,084 for an in-state student or $55,862 for an out-of-state student. Neither sum includes transportation, personal expenses, or every possible course or program charge, so neither should be mistaken for the university's full cost-of-attendance budget. Actual housing and meal-plan prices also depend on the choices available to a student.

A net price estimates cost after grant and scholarship aid, rather than subtracting loans that must be repaid. In the reported income-based figures, the average net price was $5,751 for students from families earning up to $48,000 and $20,461 for those in the $75,001-$110,000 bracket. These are averages for the defined reporting populations, not individual offers.

Eligible students may reduce costs through federal grants, Ohio aid programs, institutional scholarships, and other grants; federal loans can help cover a remaining balance but create repayment obligations. Students seeking need-based aid should complete the FAFSA and check Ohio State's aid and scholarship deadlines. A personalized aid offer and the current year's campus-specific cost-of-attendance budget are the appropriate documents for a final comparison.

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

Ohio State students can look for part-time campus employment, while those awarded Federal Work-Study can seek jobs under that need-based federal aid program. Work-Study is not an automatic payment: eligible students generally must find a qualifying job, work scheduled hours, and receive wages for hours worked.

Ordinary student jobs may be open without a Work-Study award, subject to an employer's requirements. Students can review university job postings and ask about positions in academic departments, libraries, dining, recreation, or other campus operations. Hours, pay, and availability vary, and a job should be planned around course commitments rather than treated as a guaranteed way to cover a tuition bill.

Employment can also support career exploration, but it differs from an internship or a verified postgraduation job outcome. Ohio State's career services and college-based career offices offer resources such as career advising, résumé assistance, interview preparation, employer events, and job-search tools. The most relevant office may depend on a student's major.