Ohio University-Main Campus's published cost of attendance is $30,586. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $15,673, middle-income families pay around $19,078, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,492.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $30,586 |
| Tuition and Fees | $24,838 |
| Room and Board | $14,162 |
| Books and Supplies | $868 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,949 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,637 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,673 |
| $30–48k | $15,160 |
| $48–75k | $19,078 |
| $75–110k | $23,689 |
| $110k+ | $24,492 |
Ohio University-Main Campus's published cost of attendance is $30,586. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $15,673, middle-income families pay around $19,078, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,492. Azimuth ranks Ohio University-Main Campus #663 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Ohio University participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, along with state and institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. The institution's affordability ranking reflects both the headline cost and the net price after aid, positioning it within the broader landscape of public four-year universities where pricing and aid availability vary considerably. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,056, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,508; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $70,528, median federal debt of $21,056 projects to a monthly payment of about $238 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $70,528, placing Ohio University-Main Campus in the 73.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,793 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Ohio University-Main Campus in the 85.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Ohio University-Main Campus #275 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Median earnings for low-income graduates sit at $35,700, placing Ohio University-Main Campus in the 8.6 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the four-year horizon. The program mix at Ohio University-Main Campus is anchored by Health, which shapes the institution's overall earnings profile. Nursing stands out as the program combining the largest graduate cohort with strong median earnings, making it a key driver of the institution's aggregate return picture. Among the most-enrolled programs, Nursing graduates 1,657 students four years after enrollment with median earnings of $87,308, and Azimuth ranks the program #51 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Teacher Education enrolls 283 graduates with median earnings of $43,893, while Data Analytics and Psychology, General — with 222 and 211 graduates respectively — round out the institution's largest fields. The On the higher-earning end, Digital Marketing program graduates 204 students with median earnings of $78,506, and Azimuth ranks that program #46 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
