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$9,212Tuition
656Students
18%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$60,409Earnings
Public4-yearStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$9,212
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,718
Average Net Price
$12,458
Students Receiving Financial Aid
31.2%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,232
Books & Supplies
$1,030
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,976
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$212/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
62.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
35.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
31.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $8,405
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,869
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,281
$75,001 – $110,000 $15,239
$110,001+ $17,138

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $34,718 out-of-state sticker price at Ohio State Lima. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $8,405 net annually, while those from households making over $110,000 pay $17,138. The average net price sits at $12,458 per year. Over four years, expect to pay between $33,620 and $68,552 depending on family income.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $19,976, translating to monthly payments of $212. With median earnings of $60,409 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent about 4% of income. The 62.82% loan repayment rate reflects the financial reality many regional campus graduates face. Only 31.17% of students receive any financial aid, suggesting many families can afford the costs without extensive borrowing.

Ohio residents get the best deal here, representing 98.85% of enrollment and avoiding the hefty out-of-state premium.

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