Ohio University

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

Ohio University's annual cost depends on residency, campus, housing choice, program and financial aid. For 2025-26, the reported average full-time undergraduate tuition was $14,158 for Ohio residents and $29,312 for nonresidents. Those are tuition figures, not complete annual bills.

• 2025-26 reported in-state undergraduate tuition: $14,158.
• 2025-26 reported out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $29,312.
• Reported typical annual room charge: $8,680; typical board charge: $6,060.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $894.

Adding the listed room and board charges gives $14,740 for that housing-and-dining example. Transportation, personal expenses and any program-specific charges can add to the cost of attendance; a commuter or student at another campus may have a different budget. Students should use the published estimate for their own campus and academic year rather than combine charges from different years.

Financial aid changes the amount a student may ultimately pay. In the reported aid data, 97% of students received some form of financial aid and 48% had student loans. Average net price - cost after grant and scholarship aid - varied by family income: the reported average was $15,160 for families earning up to $48,000 and $23,689 for those earning $75,001-$110,000. These are group averages, not individual quotes.

Eligible students may use federal grants, Ohio state aid, university scholarships, outside scholarships and federal loans. The FAFSA is central to consideration for many aid programs; scholarship applications and priority dates may have separate rules. Military and veteran education benefits may also apply to eligible students. An applicant's aid offer and the current campus-specific cost-of-attendance budget are the best basis for comparing actual options.

What are the work-study opportunities at Ohio University?

Ohio University students can look for part-time employment as well as career-development opportunities, but Federal Work-Study, ordinary student jobs and internships are not interchangeable. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid: eligible students must meet financial-aid requirements, and an award permits them to earn wages through qualifying work rather than providing an automatic payment.

Other campus positions may be open to students regardless of Work-Study eligibility. Hiring depends on available jobs and employer decisions, and off-campus work has its own scheduling and transportation considerations. Students can use university student-employment listings and ask hiring departments whether a position requires a Work-Study award.

For longer-term planning, Ohio University's career services include individual and group advising, résumé help, interview preparation, career exploration, employer events and alumni networking opportunities. These services can support an internship or job search, but participation is not an employment outcome, and the university does not require an internship of every student.