Expenses for English Language Study
OPIE Only Study — 15-Week and 4-Week ESL Programs
An affidavit of financial support [PDF] must indicate funds equal to or greater than the total listed below.
Please note that prices are subject to change and are for English study only. Students who study English and academic classes are charged full university tuition rates. See University tuition estimates .
2023-24 Estimated Instruction Fees
OPIE Only Study
One Semester and Four-Week ESL Programs
An affidavit of financial support must indicate funds equal to or greater than the total listed below.
Please note that prices are subject to change and are for English study only. Students who study English + academic classes are charged full university tuition rates. See Ohio University international costs .
| Application and Orientation Fees | 15 weeks | 4 Weeks^ |
|---|---|---|
|
Application Fee
|
$45 | $45 |
|
Orientation Fee
|
$150 | $40 |
| Estimated Instructional Fees | 15 weeks | 4 Weeks |
|---|---|---|
|
Class Tuition for English
|
$6,750 | $1,800 |
|
University Fees*
|
$718 | $192 |
|
Total Instructional fees
|
$7,468 | $1,992 |
*Includes general fee ($640 per semester); technology fee ($45 per semester); student information system fee ($33 per semester).
| Estimated Living Expenses | 15 Weeks | 4 Weeks |
|---|---|---|
|
Double Room in Residence Hall**
|
$3,403 | $907 |
|
20 Meals per Week**
|
$2,281 | $608 |
|
Personal Expenses***
|
$960 | $256 |
|
Health Insurance****
|
$1,410 | $376 |
|
Total Living Expenses
|
$8,054 | $2,147 |
| Total Living and Instruction Fees | 15 Weeks | 4 Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| |
$15,552 | $4,139 |
^Short-term program for casual ESL learner not intending to enter an American university for a degree.
*University fees include general fee ($640 per semester); technology fee ($45 per semester); student information system fee ($33 per semester).
**Estimated costs for standard double-occupancy room and 20-meal plan. Other room styles (e.g., single, suites) and meal plans are different prices.
***Personal expenses include funds for books, supplies, and personal spending money. Students planning to remain on campus during academic breaks should budget additional funds.
****Health insurance is mandatory. Estimated cost for one semester. Fall and Spring semester rates may be different.
Dependent Costs
If you plan to bring your family to the United States, please indicate the number of dependents and their information on the application. If you are planning on bringing any dependents with you to Ohio University, additional funds must be shown in order to issue a dependent I-20. The expenses listed below are estimates and are subject to change without notice.