Division I · Big Ten Conference
The Ohio State University · Cost & aid
Columbus, OH · City · Public · Research university · the Buckeyes · Website ↗
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$56,737
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$31,231
In-state
on campus
$19,575
Average net price
lower half for affordability in Division I
$14M
Athletic aid, women's
$29,397 per roster spot
$15M
Athletic aid, men's
$30,591 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $56,737 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$13,816,950
- Per roster spot$29,397 across 470 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$15,234,454
- Per roster spot$30,591 across 498 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$1.2M / $2.9M
- Tuition & fees$12,859 in-state · $38,365 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
Where it ranks
Among Division I schools; every list The Ohio State University is on.
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