Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $10,118. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Ohio residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $4,624 | $9,103 |
| Housing & meals | — | — |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | — | — |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $10,118 | $14,597 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Ohio residents with household income up to $96,000 and a Student Aid Index of 3,750 or less may receive an Ohio College Opportunity Grant: up to $4,000 a year at public university main campuses (less at regional campuses) in 2026-27. Not included in the prices above. Ohio Department of Higher Education, OCOG 2026-27 award memo (FA27-001)
College Scorecard
North Central State College net price compared with other Ohio colleges
North Central State College has the 3rd-lowest average net price of 96 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $3,925 | 21% | $52,581 |
| 2 | Lorain County Community College | $3,967 | 31% | $38,837 |
| 3 | North Central State College | $4,687 | 36% | $38,158 |
| 4 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | $4,968 | 16% | $40,137 |
| 5 | Wilberforce University | $5,567 | 12% | $38,298 |
| 6 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $5,650 | 14% | $52,581 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $5,746 | 22% | $52,581 |
| 8 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $5,755 | 14% | $52,581 |
| 9 | Sinclair Community College | $5,992 | 41% | $37,558 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Ohio colleges →
Why North Central State College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central State College | — | $4,687 | 36% | $38,158 | This school |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | — | $12,542 | 38% | $45,388 | |
| Kent State University at Salem | — | $13,799 | 31% | $45,388 | |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | — | $11,135 | 32% | $45,388 | |
| Wright State University-Lake Campus | — | $11,081 | 41% | $49,500 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
North Central State College would cost you $7,855 less per year than Kent State University at Tuscarawas, on average.
- Lower sticker price at North Central State College.
- North Central State College gives aided families $434 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Ohio resident | North Central State College | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $10,118 | $17,539 | −$7,421 |
| Average grants | −$5,431 | −$4,997 | −$434 |
| You pay | $4,687 | $12,542 | −$7,855 |
“+” means North Central State College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
North Central State College cost questions
How much is tuition at North Central State College?
Tuition and fees are $4,624 a year for Ohio residents and $9,103 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending North Central State College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $10,118 a year for Ohio residents living on campus and about $14,597 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at North Central State College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $4,687 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $3,344; $48–75k pay $5,076; $110k+ pay $7,248. These figures are for Ohio residents.
How much debt do North Central State College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $4,500, and 9.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to North Central State College overview