COTC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,896

Cost of attendance at Central Ohio Technical College in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,656

Cost of attendance at Central Ohio Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Central Ohio Technical College was $10,863. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at COTC

COTC net price calculator

$10,863

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average	$12,095
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of COTC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$10,863	$1,521 (16%)	$9,232	$10,569	$12,009	$13,375	$14,542
2021	$9,342	$724 (8%)	$8,759	$8,958	$10,486	$12,591	$12,853
2020	$8,618	$1,216 (12%)	$7,747	$8,595	$10,310	$11,780	$12,769
2019	$9,834	$475 (5%)	$9,093	$8,992	$11,568	$13,424	$13,595
2018	$9,359	$140 (2%)	$8,452	$9,531	$11,390	$12,762	$12,976
2017	$9,219	$324 (4%)	$8,503	$9,201	$11,224	$12,777	$13,117
2016	$8,895	$4,959 (36%)	$8,182	$8,363	$10,703	$12,144	$12,509
2015	$13,854	$3,728 (37%)	$13,189	$13,704	$15,234	$17,083	$17,501
2014	$10,126	--	$9,539	$10,294	$12,334	$13,591	$12,755

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Central Ohio Technical College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$18,464	$584 (3%)	$4,896	$12,560	$1,008
2021	$17,880	$688 (4%)	$4,776	$12,096	$1,008
2020	$17,192	$96	$4,656	$11,744	$792
2019	$17,096	$184 (1%)	$4,536	$11,240	$1,320
2018	$16,912	$344 (2%)	$4,296	$11,296	$1,320
2017	$16,568	$248 (2%)	$4,296	$10,952	$1,320
2016	$16,320	$828 (5%)	$4,296	$10,704	$1,320
2015	$15,492	$5,020 (24%)	$4,296	$9,896	$1,300
2014	$20,512	$4,232 (26%)	$4,296	$14,416	$1,800
2013	$16,280	--	$4,200	$10,280	$1,800

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: COTC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,008.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, COTC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $4,776

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,776
How much is COTC application fees?: COTC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: COTC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Central Ohio Technical College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$204	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$319	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Central Ohio Technical College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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