Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $35,017. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $24,600 |
| Housing & meals | $9,612 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $2,350 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,745 |
| Total cost of attendance | $35,017 |
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.
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 $5,000 a year at private nonprofit colleges in 2026-27. Not included in the prices above. Ohio Department of Higher Education, OCOG 2026-27 award memo (FA27-001)
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OCU net price compared with other Ohio colleges
OCU has the 56th-lowest average net price of 96 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Bluffton University | $19,943 | 53% | $49,547 |
| 53 | Ohio Dominican University | $20,079 | 41% | $51,748 |
| 54 | Walsh University | $20,493 | 59% | $59,764 |
| 55 | Heidelberg University | $20,556 | 52% | $48,466 |
| 56 | Ohio Christian University | $20,607 | 34% | $39,813 |
| 57 | Kent State University at Kent | $20,787 | 64% | $45,388 |
| 58 | Ohio Wesleyan University | $20,897 | 59% | $55,624 |
| 59 | Malone University | $20,948 | 45% | $48,909 |
| 60 | Lake Erie College | $20,961 | 38% | $50,417 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Ohio colleges →
Why OCU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Christian University | 38% | $20,607 | 34% | $39,813 | This school |
| Art Academy of Cincinnati | 34% | $34,253 | 41% | $34,368 | |
| Defiance College | 48% | $26,337 | 31% | $49,351 | |
| Wilberforce University | 41% | $5,567 | 12% | $38,298 | |
| Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | 46% | $24,204 | 53% | $63,582 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Ohio Christian University would cost you $13,646 less per year than Art Academy of Cincinnati, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Ohio Christian University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$16,775).
- Art Academy of Cincinnati gives aided families $5,216 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Ohio resident | OCU | AAC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $24,600 | $41,375 | −$16,775 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,500 | −$300 |
| Housing & meals | $9,612 | $10,325 | −$713 |
| Personal & travel | $2,350 | $2,850 | −$500 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,745 | −$2,171 | −$574 |
| Sticker price | $35,017 | $53,879 | −$18,862 |
| Average grants | −$14,410 | −$19,626 | +$5,216 |
| You pay | $20,607 | $34,253 | −$13,646 |
“+” means OCU 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.
OCU cost questions
How much is tuition at OCU?
Tuition and fees are $24,600 a year.
What is the total cost of attending OCU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $35,017 a year.
What do families actually pay at OCU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,607 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $22,113; $48–75k pay $15,292; $110k+ pay $20,159.
How much debt do OCU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $21,250, and 12.5% 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 Ohio Christian University overview