The OHIO Guarantee 2017-18
The tables below lists the rate schedules for tuition, residence hall, and meal plan fees for undergraduate students admitted to Ohio University during the 2017-18 academic year.
These rates apply to the Athens campus only and will remain unchanged for four years (or 12 consecutive semesters including summers). Regional Campus and OHIO Online (eCampus) tuition rates are available on the Non-Guarantee Tuition page.
OHIO Guarantee
The OHIO Guarantee is a cohort based, level-rate tuition, housing, and dining model that assures students and their families a set of comprehensive rates for the pursuit of an undergraduate degree at Ohio University. For more information, visit The OHIO Guarantee page.
2017-18 Tuition and Fees
(Students admitted in 2017-18)
| Credit Hours | Instructional Fee | General Fee | Ohio Resident Total | Non-Resident Fee | Out-of-state Resident Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | $63 | $563 | $466 | $1,029 |
| 2 | $1,000 | $126 | $1,126 | $932 | $2,058 |
| 3 | $1,500 | $189 | $1,689 | $1,398 | $3,087 |
| 4 | $2,000 | $252 | $2,252 | $1,864 | $4,116 |
| 5 | $2,500 | $315 | $2,815 | $2,330 | $5,145 |
| 6 | $3,000 | $378 | $3,378 | $2,796 | $6,174 |
| 7 | $3,500 | $441 | $3,941 | $3,262 | $7,203 |
| 8 | $4,000 | $504 | $4,504 | $3,728 | $8,232 |
| 9 | $4,500 | $567 | $5,067 | $4,194 | $9,261 |
| 10 | $5,000 | $630 | $5,630 | $4,660 | $10,290 |
| 11 | $5,000 | $630 | $5,630 | $4,660 | $10,290 |
| Full Time (12-20) | $5,268 | $680 | $5,948 | $4,732 | $10,680 |
Beyond 20 Hours: Resident Fee is $279 per hour and Non-Resident Fee is $533 per hour.
The Student Health Insurance and Student Legal Service Fee will be assessed in addition to tuition. Please visit each page for further information.
2017-18 undergraduate admitted students who are enrolled in Athens classes Summer 2017 will be assessed The OHIO Guarantee rates for 2016-17 for Summer 2017 only.
Program fees for study abroad and domestic travel courses (e.g. flight costs, activity fees, etc.) are not part of The OHIO Guarantee; however, the tuition for these courses is included in The OHIO Guarantee.
Class fees for a small number programs or activities will be assessed beyond or in addition to the above listed tuition rates. These additional fees are denoted in the Course Offerings.
If a course offers Digital Course Materials, information will be included in the Textbooks and Materials section of its description in Course Offerings.
Multi-Campus Enrollment
- If a student is enrolled on more than one Regional campus, the tuition is calculated based on the number of hours enrolled at each campus, not to exceed the Regional comprehensive rate of the applicable OHIO Guarantee cohort for 12-20 hours.
- If a student is enrolled in Athens and Regional campuses, the tuition is calculated based on the number of hours enrolled at each campus, not to exceed the Athens comprehensive rate of the applicable OHIO Guarantee cohort for 12-20 hours.
- OHIO Online (eCampus) enrollment is not included in the comprehensive tuition for either Athens or Regional campuses. OHIO Online tuition and fees are charged above Athens and/or Regional campus tuition and fees.
| Residence Hall Room Type | Rate per Semester |
|---|---|
| Single | $4,190 |
| Renovated Single & Suite Single | $4,464 |
| Super Single | $5,489 |
| Standard Double | $3,411 |
| Renovated Double | $3,636 |
| Super Double | $4,910 |
| Multi-Occupancy | $3,184 |
| Renovated Multi-Occupancy | $3,392 |
| Suite Double & Triples | $3,869 |
See Housing & Residence Life for more information on residence halls.
| Residential Meal Plans | Rate per Semester |
|---|---|
| 10 Meal Plan (second year and above) | $1,891 |
| 14 Meal Plan | $2,189 |
| 20 Meal Plan | $2,338 |
| 14 Meal Plan — Flex | $2,895 |
| 20 Meal Plan — Flex | $3,228 |
See Culinary Services for meal plan descriptions.
| Room/Meal Plan Type | Rate per Semester | Phase 1 Adjustment | Phase 1 Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suite Double Triple Room* | $4,144 | $777 | $3,367 |
| 10 Meal Plan (second year and above) | $1,891 | $218 | $1,673 |
| 14 Meal Plan | $2,189 | $253 | $1,936 |
| 20 Meal Plan | $2,338 | $270 | $2,068 |
| 14 Meal Plan — Flex | $2,895 | $334 | $2,561 |
| 20 Meal Plan — Flex | $3,228 | $373 | $2,855 |
*All Housing billed as a Suite Double Triple across all cohorts based on 2020-21 cohort rates.
See Housing & Residence Life or Culinary Services for descriptions.
| Room/Meal Plan Type | Rate per Semester | Phase 2 Adjustment | Phase 2 Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double | $3,654 | $1,827 | $1,827 |
| Renovated Double | $3,895 | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Suite Double | $4,144 | $2,072 | $2,072 |
| 10 Meal Plan (second year and above) | $1,891 | $893 | $998 |
| 14 Meal Plan | $2,189 | $1,034 | $1,155 |
| 20 Meal Plan | $2,338 | $1,104 | $1,234 |
| 14 Meal Plan — Flex | $2,895 | $1,367 | $1,528 |
| 20 Meal Plan — Flex | $3,228 | $1,525 | $1,703 |
Housing billed based on 2020-21 cohort rates and will be a single room at a double rate based on hall type.
See Housing & Residence Life or Culinary Services for descriptions.
Tuition and fee assessment is dependent upon the following factors:
- Student level (undergraduate, graduate, medical)
- Tuition fee structure (e.g. OHIO Guarantee cohort, graduate program, etc.)
- Campus of class(es)
- Course load (number of credit hours of enrollment)
- Ohio residency
Ohio University reserves the right to make, without prior notice, any fee adjustments that may become necessary.