Tuition & Fees
Tuition is collected from every student as a condition of enrollment to receive instruction at OSU. Tuition rates vary by residency status and level of course.
Financial aid may be available from the department or through the Office of Financial Aid. Students requesting financial aid should start with theFree Application for Federal Student Aid. Use school code 003170.
OSU-CHS Graduate On-Campus (Beginning Fall 2026)
| Tuition & Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Resident Tuition | $244.90 per credit hour |
| Non-Resident Tuition | $921.50 per credit hour |
| Technology Services Fee | $10.41 per credit hour |
| Library Automation Fee | $7.50 per credit hour |
| Student Records Fee | $3.35 per credit hour |
| Graduate Master's (GM), Graduate Certificate (GC), or Graduate Specialist (GS) Fee | $2.50 per credit hour |
| Graduate Doctorate (DO) or Doctorate Specialist (DS) Fee | $3.00 per credit hour |
| Security Services Fee | $5.80 per credit hour |
| Facility Maintenance Fee | $29.49 per credit hour |
| Student Activity Fee | $7.72 per credit hour |
| Laboratory Fee (on-campus lab courses) | $125.00 per course |
| Student Health Fee | $64.00 per semester |
| Other Costs & Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application | $50 |
| Graduation | $40 (graduating semester) |
| Books | $300/semester |
| Housing | $250-550/month |
| Sports Medicine Pack | $275 |
| Hepatitis B series (3 shots at $85 each) | $255 (This is a one-time cost and occur prior to acceptance) |
| Physical and immunizations | $100 (This is a one-time cost and occur prior to acceptance) |
| Yearly TB and flu shots | $50 |
| Clothing | $150 |
| American Heart Association professional rescuer certification | $65(Second year only) |
| Liability insurance | $60-120/year |
| Background check | $50 |
| Travel | Varies for off-campus site travel. Students are responsible for travel, housing and other living expenses. |
| Miscellaneous items (optional) | $10-$100 |
| Student NATA membership | $92/year - (Spring of 1st year through Spring of 2nd year) |
Tuition Refund Policy
Refer to the OSU Graduate College Academic Calendar for a schedule of refunds.