Financial Information
Application/Acceptance Fees & Deposits
- OptomCAS application fee
- Ohio State Optometry supplemental application fee: $60 domestic; $70 international
- Acceptance fee*: $25
- Tuition deposit*: $725
* If admitted before December 1, the deposit is due within one month of being admitted. If admitted December 1 – January 31, the deposit is due within three weeks of admission. If admitted anytime on or after February 1, the deposit is due within two weeks of admission. Neither the application fee nor the acceptance fee is refundable. Your tuition deposit will be credited towards tuition for the first semester.
Cost and Financial Aid
The amounts below are based on the estimated cost of attendance for an average Optometry student at The Ohio State University. All domestic students are eligible to apply for Federal Student loans to help cover these costs by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) found at studentaid.gov. All applicants, both domestic and international, will also be considered for admissions scholarships based on their application and interview.
Estimated Cost for the 2023 – 2024 Academic year
Direct Costs: Tuition and Fees
Resident $30,455
Non-Resident: $51,511
Indirect Costs (9 months)
Books, Supplies and Equipment: $7,660
Living Expenses: Housing and Food: $15,372
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $3,210
Transportation (Residents): $696
Transportation (Non-Residents): $1,404
Federal Student Loan Fees: $196
Total Indirect Costs - Resident: $27,134
Total Indirect Costs - Non-Resident: $27,842
Total Estimated Cost
Resident: $57,589
Non-Residents: $79,353
Direct Costs: Tuition and Fees
Resident $30,455
Non-Resident: $30,465
Indirect Costs
Books, Supplies and Equipment: $2,955
Living Expenses: Housing and Food: $15,372
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $3,210
Transportation (Residents): $696
Transportation (Non-Residents): $1,404
Federal Student Loan Fees: $196
Total Indirect Costs - Resident: $22,429
Total Indirect Costs - Non-Resident: $23,137
Total Estimated Cost
Resident: $52,884
Non-Residents: $53,602
Direct Costs: Tuition and Fees
Resident $40,200
Non-Resident: $40,215
Indirect Costs
Books, Supplies and Equipment: $5,675
Living Expenses: Housing and Food: $20,240
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $4,494
Transportation (Residents): $870
Transportation (Non-Residents): $1,755
Federal Student Loan Fees: $294
Total Indirect Costs - Resident: $31,573
Total Indirect Costs - Non-Resident: $32,458
Total Estimated Cost
Resident: $71,773
Non-Residents: $72,673
Direct Costs: Tuition and Fees
Resident $40,200
Non-Resident: $40,215
Indirect Costs
Books, Supplies and Equipment: $1,065
Living Expenses: Housing and Food: $20,240
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $4,494
Transportation (Residents): $870
Transportation (Non-Residents): $1,755
Federal Student Loan Fees: $294
Total Indirect Costs - Resident: $26,963
Total Indirect Costs - Non-Resident: $27,848
Total Estimated Cost
Resident: $67,163
Non-Residents: $68,063
Out-of-State Residents
We are aware that the tuition burden experienced by out-of-state students makes attendance at The Ohio State University a difficult financial decision for them. Therefore, the college has been working with the university to eliminate the financial uncertainty and the numerous steps necessary to establish residency in Ohio.
Starting in Autumn 2020, The Ohio State University Board of Trustees has officially approved a new Non-Resident Tuition model for out-of-state optometry students. After successful completion of the first year, which will incur the standard $21,056 nonresident fee, out-of-state students will pay in-state tuition plus a $5.00 nonresident fee per semester for years 2-4 of the program. This change will eliminate the work and stress associated with the process of establishing Ohio residency and establishes a more certain financial obligation over our four-year program. Students eligible for in-state residency for their first year according to the Ohio State Residency guidelines under dependent status, may still apply.
Parking
Required of any student wishing to park a car on Ohio State Columbus grounds. For 2023-2024 the cost is $469 for central campus. Options are also available for off-site parking with campus bus service (reduced cost) and garage access (increased cost).
Housing
The majority of Optometry students take advantage of the many off-campus housing options near campus. On-campus housing is also conveniently located just across the street from our facilities.
