UC Non-Tuition Costs 2023-24
Attending college costs more than just tuition (including program fees). To help you project your non-tuition expenses, the Student Financial Aid Office estimates average amounts for several student groups and cost categories.
Personal expenses vary from student-to-student but understanding these costs help students plan for expenses beyond tuition.
Dependency status is based on federal definition. Estimated costs are based on at least half-time (6 hours per term) attendance.
Housing and food amounts are averages for each tuition guarantee cohort based on when a degree-seeking student first enrolls. Billed housing and food rates for on-campus students will be charged based on actual room assignment and meal plan selection as well as tuition cohort.
| Cost | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 Housing and Food | $15,156 |
| 2022-23 Housing and Food | $14,620 |
| 2021-22 Housing and Food | $13,980 |
| 2020-21 Housing and Food | $13,508 |
| 2019-20 Housing and Food | $13,116 |
| Books and Course Materials | $1,300 |
| Transportation (if Ohio, metro, or reciprocity tuition rate) |
$2.038 |
| Transportation (if non-resident tuition rate) |
$3,038 |
| Miscellaneous | $3,386 |
| Computer (first year) | $3,000 |
Additionally, undergraduate students borrowing student loans will see $37 for loan fees added to their budget or $319 if parents are borrowing a Federal PLUS Loan.
Dependency status is based on federal definition. Estimated costs are based on at least half-time (6 hours per term) attendance.
| Cost | Amount |
|---|---|
| Housing and Food | $17,232 |
| Books and Course Materials | $1,300 |
| Transportation (if Ohio, metro, or reciprocity tuition rate) |
$2.038 |
| Transportation (if non-resident tuition rate) |
$3,038 |
| Miscellaneous | $4,892 |
| Computer (first year) | $3,000 |
Additionally, undergraduate students borrowing student loans will see $37 for loan fees added to their budget or $319 if parents are borrowing a Federal PLUS Loan.
Dependency status is based on federal definition. Estimated costs are based on at least half-time (6 hours per term) attendance.
| Cost | Amount |
|---|---|
| Housing and Food | $5,470 |
| Books and Course Materials | $1,300 |
| Transportation (if Ohio, metro, or reciprocity tuition rate) |
$2,038 |
| Transportation (if non-resident tuition rate) |
$3,038 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,480 |
| Computer (first year) | $3,000 |
Additionally, undergraduate students borrowing student loans will see $37 for loan fees added to their budget or $319 if parents are borrowing a Federal PLUS Loan.
Dependency status is based on federal definition. Estimated costs are based on at least half-time (6 hours per term for undergraduate and 5 hours for graduate) attendance. Expenses are based on individual student costs and do not include spouse or dependent costs.
| Cost | Amount |
|---|---|
| Housing and Food | $17,232 |
| Books and Course Materials | $1,300 |
| Transportation (if Ohio, metro, or reciprocity tuition rate) |
$2.038 |
| Transportation (if non-resident tuition rate) |
$3,038 |
| Miscellaneous | $4,892 |
| Computer (undergraduate first year) | $3,000 |
Additionally, undergraduate students borrowing student loans will see $37 for loan fees added to their budget or $319 if parents are borrowing a Federal PLUS Loan. Graduate students borrowing loans will see $82 added for loan fees or $290 if borrowing a Federal Grad PLUS Loan.
M.D. students in College of Medicine have specific estimates with unique breakdowns of miscellaneous expenses determined by their college and the nature of medical education.
Students and families should consider these costs as well as tuition costs when determining admission confirmation and for financial budgeting.
Students seeking financial aid will have these costs along with tuition used to determine their cost of attendance budget.