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The real 4-year cost of Ohio University-Main Campus

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Ohio University-Main Campus went from $8,907 to $13,746, an average of 2.9% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$14,989
Year 2$15,428
Year 3$15,879
Year 4$16,344
4-year total$62,641

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$22,641
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$31,320
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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