Cost of Attendance
Colleges and universities are required by law to establish a Cost of Attendance (COA) which identifies the costs associate with a student attending a college or university. COA includes both direct charges (such as tuition and fees) as well as indirect costs (such as living expenses and books & supplies). The aid package for a given award year is based on COA, your results from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and the assumption of full-time enrollment (it will be adjusted for less-than-full-time enrollment or for single-term enrollment).
Cost of Attendance
Ohio Resident
| . | Autumn 2024 | Spring 2025 | Aid Year Totals |
| Tuition and General Fees | $2,195 | $2,195 | $4,390 |
| Books, Materials & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Living Expenses | $4,320 | $4,320 | $8,640 |
| Transportation | $1,350 | $1,350 | $2,700 |
| Miscelleneous/Personal/Computer | $1,103 | $1,103 | $2,205 |
| Loan Fees (weighted average) | $28 | $28 | $56 |
| Totals | $9,996 | $9,996 | $19,991 |
Out of State (Non-Ohio Resident)
| . | Autumn 2024 | Spring 2025 | Aid Year Totals |
| Tuition and General Fees | $4,490 | $4,490 | $8,980 |
| Books, Materials & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Living Expenses | $4,320 | $4,320 | $8,640 |
| Transportation | $1,350 | $1,350 | $2,700 |
| Miscelleneous/Personal/Computer | $1,103 | $1,103 | $2,205 |
| Loan Fees (weighted average) | $28 | $28 | $56 |
| Totals | $12,291 | $12,291 | $24,581 |
International
| . | Autumn 2024 | Spring 2025 | Aid Year Totals |
| Tuition and General Fees | $5,327 | $5,327 | $10,654 |
| Books, Materials & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Living Expenses | $4,320 | $4,320 | $8,640 |
| Transportation | $1,350 | $1,350 | $2,700 |
| Miscelleneous/Personal/Computer | $1,103 | $1,103 | $2,205 |
| Loan Fees (weighted average) | $28 | $28 | $56 |
| Totals | $13,128 | $13,128 | $26,255 |
Notes:
- The COA based on housing plans, such as living with parents or relatives
- COA budget components as well as aid may be adjusted based on your terms and hours of enrollment
- Your COA increases if you plan to enroll for three semesters to include summer semester
- Students may request an increase in their COA based on expenses relating to Study Abroad, Cooperative Education Costs, Dependent Care, Disability-related Expenses, and Professional Licensure, Certification, or a first Professional Credential
- The college reserves the right to increase tuition prior to the start of Autumn Semester
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