Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fee General Information

A great investment and a great value.

Paying for college is a big financial commitment. At Ohio State, the credentials you earn will be from one of the top public universities in the country, and earning your credential online makes it a great value, as well as a great investment in your future.

Tuition varies by program and the number of credits you’re enrolled in. Find tuition rates on the registrar’s website.

Program-Specific Tuition and Fee Information

To help you gather an estimate of the total costs, select your program from the drop-down menu below.

Note that other fees may apply for dropped courses, late payments, re-enrollments, student health insurance, etc. Additionally, programs that require internship, practicum, clinical, orientations, study abroad, or other on-site components may have additional fees and non-resident charges during the applicable semester. For full fee information, visit the registrar’s website.  To explore Financial Aid options and information, visit the Student Financial Aid website.

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Important Notes about Distance Tuition:

  • A distance program is a postsecondary educational program offered by an institution of higher education that leads to an academic or professional degree, certificate, or other recognized educational credential.
  • At Ohio State, a distance program is defined as a program in which 50% or more of the courses offered in a program are distance courses. Students enrolled in Ohio State Online programs are designated by being enrolled in the ONL (Online Learning) subplan.
  • A distance education administration surcharge of $100 per student per term is charged for any student enrolled in courses tagged as distance education. The revenue generated from this fee will fund 24/7 distance education support.
  • Non-resident students enrolled in Ohio State Online programs with the ONL subplan will have the non-resident surcharge assessed at $200 per term.
  • Site-based fees (e.g. COTA Fee, Recreation Center Fee and the Ohio Union Fee) will not be assessed for students enrolled in all distance education courses.