Aid signal
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,859
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,365
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,272
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,814
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$27,131
Net price (after aid)$18,292
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$6,259
$30k – $48k$7,104
$48k – $75k$12,683
$75k – $110k$22,870
$110k+$27,144
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$60,409
Median debt at graduation$19,976
Est. monthly loan payment$212
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.0×Graduates earn about 3.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants19%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans30%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
88%
Freshman Retention
94%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$60.4k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$20k below avg
Strong completion rate
88% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$12.9k
Out-of-state
$38.4k
Net price
$18.3k
Pell
19%
Median debt
$20k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$60.4k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsMathematicsBiology
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Social Sciences
PsychologySociologyEconomics
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurity
Admissions
Acceptance rate
51%
SAT range
1330 - 1480
ACT range
29 - 32
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- Where is Ohio State University-Main Campus located?
- Ohio State University-Main Campus is located in Columbus, OH, in the United States.
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- What is the tuition at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
- Ohio State University-Main Campus's published in-state tuition is approximately $12,859 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
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