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Community-college tuition in Ohio

Published in-state tuition for community colleges in Ohio, ranked highest to lowest. Use this as a quick reference for comparing the published price tag across institutions; for a full picture of what you'll actually pay, see each college's profile and our cost-and-aid guide for Ohio.

  1. The Modern College of DesignKettering, OH$31,468
  2. Felbry CollegeColumbus, OH$29,731
  3. Global Tech CollegeToledo, OH$22,184
  4. University of Rio GrandeRio Grande, OH$20,560
  5. Bryant & Stratton College-ParmaParma, OH$19,580
  6. Galen College of Nursing-CincinnatiCincinnati, OH$18,048
  7. Stautzenberger College-BrecksvilleBrecksville, OH$16,699
  8. Professional Skills InstituteMaumee, OH$15,884
  9. Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health ScienceCincinnati, OH$15,470
  10. East Ohio CollegeEast Liverpool, OH$14,798
  11. ATA College-CincinnatiCincinnati, OH$14,250
  12. Davis CollegeToledo, OH$14,130
  13. University of Northwestern OhioLima, OH$13,875
  14. Herzing University-AkronAkron, OH$13,450
  15. Rosedale Bible CollegeIrwin, OH$10,088
  16. Valor Christian CollegeCanal Winchester, OH$10,012
  17. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical InstituteWooster, OH$9,584
  18. Ohio State University-Mansfield CampusMansfield, OH$9,488
  19. Ohio State University-Marion CampusMarion, OH$9,488
  20. Ohio State University-Newark CampusNewark, OH$9,488
  21. Tri-State Bible CollegeSouth Point, OH$9,100
  22. Gods Bible School and CollegeCincinnati, OH$7,710
  23. Kent State University at AshtabulaAshtabula, OH$7,492
  24. Kent State University at East LiverpoolEast Liverpool, OH$7,492
  25. Kent State University at GeaugaBurton, OH$7,492
  26. Kent State University at SalemSalem, OH$7,492
  27. Kent State University at StarkNorth Canton, OH$7,492
  28. Kent State University at TrumbullWarren, OH$7,492
  29. Kent State University at TuscarawasNew Philadelphia, OH$7,492
  30. University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash CollegeBlue Ash, OH$7,200
  31. University of Cincinnati-Clermont CollegeBatavia, OH$6,750
  32. Marion Technical CollegeMarion, OH$6,595
  33. Bowling Green State University-FirelandsHuron, OH$6,407
  34. Ohio University-Lancaster CampusLancaster, OH$6,362
  35. Ohio University-Southern CampusIronton, OH$6,362
  36. Zane State CollegeZanesville, OH$6,006
  37. Southern State Community CollegeHillsboro, OH$5,912
  38. Owens Community CollegePerrysburg, OH$5,870
  39. Hocking CollegeNelsonville, OH$5,540
  40. Central Ohio Technical CollegeNewark, OH$5,256
  41. Belmont CollegeSt Clairsville, OH$4,698
  42. Northwest State Community CollegeArchbold, OH$4,698
  43. North Central State CollegeMansfield, OH$4,624
  44. Lorain County Community CollegeElyria, OH$4,265
  45. Washington State College of OhioMarietta, OH$4,128
  46. Lakeland Community CollegeKirtland, OH$3,872

How to read this table

The published rate is what the institution charges before financial aid is applied. Ohio community colleges are funded through a combination of state appropriations, local tax support (in many states), and student tuition; the public colleges on this list are required to publish their tuition schedules and report them annually to the U.S. Department of Education. Private nonprofit and private for-profit two-year colleges in Ohio report similarly but may not benefit from state subsidy, which is why their tuition rates can be substantially higher.

Tuition alone is the smallest component of a community-college cost decision for most students. The full annual cost of attendance — including required fees, books, supplies, transportation, and (when applicable) room and board — is consistently several times the tuition figure shown here. Federal Pell Grants, state grant programs in Ohio, and institutional aid typically reduce the out-of-pocket cost dramatically, often to zero for the lowest-income students. Always file the FAFSA before you decide which community college is most affordable for you personally; the answer based on real cost is frequently different from the answer based on sticker price.

If you are not a Ohio resident, expect a meaningfully higher tuition rate at most public community colleges in the state. Out-of-state tuition is reported on each college's full profile.