Real costs by state · Ohio · public colleges, in-state prices
Across 15 Ohio public colleges, families earning $75,000–$110,000 paid between $10,343 and $30,044 per year — the lowest at Central State University. (Federal College Scorecard data, July 2026 refresh; in-state prices.)
| School | Sticker / yr | $75–110k families paid |
|---|---|---|
| Central State University | $21,929 | $10,343 |
| University of Akron Wayne College | $15,993 | $11,082 |
| Cleveland State University | $27,159 | $15,690 |
| Youngstown State University | $21,708 | $16,249 |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $26,284 | $17,800 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $24,373 | $18,734 |
| Adult and Community Education-Hudson | — | $19,066 |
| University of Toledo | $26,512 | $19,659 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $30,305 | $20,461 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $30,567 | $23,685 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $30,586 | $23,689 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $33,007 | $25,741 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $32,171 | $27,596 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $38,757 | $29,048 |
| Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education | — | $30,044 |
"Paid" is the average net price reported to the U.S. Department of Education for aided in-state families at $75,000–$110,000 household income — planning data, not an offer. Out-of-state families typically pay more. Other income bands are on each school's page.
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