Tuition &Fees
We offer one of the lowest tuition rates in Ohio.
The cost to attend.
Edison State Community College encourages all individuals to further their education regardless of their financial, personal, or professional circumstances, and makes every effort to maintain tuition and fees at the lowest possible level.
Tuition for Ohio Residents
Fees are per credit hour, unless otherwise noted.
| Fees Per Semester | |
|---|---|
| Instructional Fee | $160.32 |
| General Fee | $14.30 |
| Technology Fee | $5.00 |
| Activity Fee | $1.00 |
| Career Service Fee | $6.00 |
| Total | $186.62 |
Tuition for Non-Ohio Residents
Fees are per credit hour, unless otherwise noted.
| Fees Per Semester | |
|---|---|
| Out-Of-State Instructional Fee | $320.64 |
| General Fee | $14.30 |
| Technology Fee | $5.00 |
| Activity Fee | $1.00 |
| Career Service Fee | $6.00 |
| Total | $346.94 |
Other Fees & Charges
Fees are per credit hour, unless otherwise noted.
| Types of Fees | |
|---|---|
| Student Records Fee (per semester) |
$5.00 |
| Security Fee (per semester) |
$5.00 |
| Edison State Proficiency Exams | $30.00 |
| Portfolio Evaluation | $30.00 |
| Online Course Fee (per credit hour) | $13.00 |
| WebFlex Course Fee (per credit hour) | $13.00 |
NOTE Individual courses may have additional lab fees. Please see course descriptions in the academic catalog for more information. Online or other distance learning courses may also have additional fees. All fees and charges are subject to change without notice.
Additional Tuition Information
Tuition Rate Chart (Ohio Resident)
Effective 2024–2025 Academic Year*
| Hours | Instructional Fees | General Fees | Technical Fees | Activity Fees | Career Service Fees | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 160.32 | 14.3 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 186.62 |
| 2 | 320.64 | 28.6 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 373.24 |
| 3 | 480.96 | 42.9 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 559.86 |
| 4 | 641.28 | 57.2 | 20 | 4 | 24 | 746.48 |
| 5 | 801.6 | 71.5 | 25 | 5 | 30 | 933.1 |
| 6 | 961.92 | 85.8 | 30 | 6 | 36 | 1119.72 |
| 7 | 1122.24 | 100.1 | 35 | 7 | 42 | 1306.34 |
| 8 | 1282.56 | 114.4 | 40 | 8 | 48 | 1492.96 |
| 9 | 1442.88 | 128.7 | 45 | 9 | 54 | 1679.58 |
| 10 | 1603.2 | 143 | 50 | 10 | 60 | 1866.2 |
| 11 | 1763.52 | 157.3 | 55 | 11 | 66 | 2052.82 |
| 12 | 1923.84 | 171.6 | 60 | 12 | 72 | 2239.44 |
| 13 | 2084.16 | 185.9 | 65 | 13 | 78 | 2426.06 |
| 14 | 2244.48 | 200.2 | 70 | 14 | 84 | 2612.68 |
| 15 | 2404.8 | 214.5 | 75 | 15 | 90 | 2799.3 |
| 16 | 2565.12 | 228.8 | 80 | 16 | 96 | 2985.92 |
| 17 | 2725.44 | 243.1 | 85 | 17 | 102 | 3172.54 |
| 18 | 2885.76 | 257.4 | 90 | 18 | 108 | 3359.16 |
| 19 | 3046.08 | 271.7 | 95 | 19 | 114 | 3545.78 |
| 20 | 3206.4 | 286 | 100 | 20 | 120 | 3732.4 |
| 21 | 3366.72 | 300.3 | 105 | 21 | 126 | 3919.02 |
*Subject to change by the Edison State Community College Board of Trustees.
Tuition Rate Chart (Non-Ohio Resident)
Effective 2024–2025 Academic Year*
| Hours | Instructional Fees | General Fees | Technical Fees | Career Activity Fees | Service Fees | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 320.64 | 14.3 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 346.94 |
| 2 | 641.28 | 28.6 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 693.88 |
| 3 | 961.92 | 42.9 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 1040.82 |
| 4 | 1282.56 | 57.2 | 20 | 4 | 24 | 1387.76 |
| 5 | 1603.2 | 71.5 | 25 | 5 | 30 | 1734.7 |
| 6 | 1923.84 | 85.8 | 30 | 6 | 36 | 2081.64 |
| 7 | 2244.48 | 100.1 | 35 | 7 | 42 | 2428.58 |
| 8 | 2565.12 | 114.4 | 40 | 8 | 48 | 2775.52 |
| 9 | 2885.76 | 128.7 | 45 | 9 | 54 | 3122.46 |
| 10 | 3206.4 | 143 | 50 | 10 | 60 | 3469.4 |
| 11 | 3527.04 | 157.3 | 55 | 11 | 66 | 3816.34 |
| 12 | 3847.68 | 171.6 | 60 | 12 | 72 | 4163.28 |
| 13 | 4168.32 | 185.9 | 65 | 13 | 78 | 4510.22 |
| 14 | 4488.96 | 200.2 | 70 | 14 | 84 | 4857.16 |
| 15 | 4809.6 | 214.5 | 75 | 15 | 90 | 5204.1 |
| 16 | 5130.24 | 228.8 | 80 | 16 | 96 | 5551.04 |
| 17 | 5450.88 | 243.1 | 85 | 17 | 102 | 5897.98 |
| 18 | 5771.52 | 257.4 | 90 | 18 | 108 | 6244.92 |
| 19 | 6092.16 | 271.7 | 95 | 19 | 114 | 6591.86 |
| 20 | 6412.8 | 286 | 100 | 20 | 120 | 6938.8 |
| 21 | 6733.44 | 300.3 | 105 | 21 | 126 | 7285.74 |
*Subject to change by the Edison State Community College Board of Trustees.
Earning College Credit
There are many ways to receive college credit. Up to 30 credit hours may be earned via prior learning. Credit awards must be equivalent to a particular course and elective credit is not awarded for prior learning. Students should be aware that prior learning credit awarded by Edison State may not be applicable to degrees at other colleges or universities. A student who intends to transfer to another college or university should consult with a transfer advisor at that institution concerning the transferability of Edison State prior-learning credit.
You may receive credit for an Edison State course by using one of following methods:
Career-Tech is a program of study that begins in a student's junior year of high school or at a career center and continues at Edison State Community College. Career-Tech allows students to earn credits toward their college degree while they are attending high school. Click below for more Career-Tech information. You can also visit the Ohio Department of Higher Education to review statewide articulation agreements called CTAGs.
Edison State awards credit for appropriate scores (generally 3 or higher) on nationally-recognized Advanced Placement (AP) exams. To receive credit for Advanced Placement exams, submit your scores to Edison State Community College, Registration and Records Office for evaluation. Appropriate credit will be awarded and will appear on your transcript as credit by exam. There is no charge for the posting of Advanced Placement credit.
You may receive credit for some Edison State Community College courses by way of an internal proficiency or 'test out' procedure. Students register for a proficiency exam, pay the appropriate fee and are contacted by the proctor to arrange an appointment for the exam. Once a proficiency exam is successfully completed and passed, appropriate credit will be awarded and will appear on your transcript as credit by exam. There is no refund for failed exams. For additional information about test out options, contact an advisor.
- You may not earn credit by exam for a course you have already completed at Edison State. A course is defined as 'completed' if you received a grade of A, B, C, D, F, S, U, IP or W.
- If you are enrolled in a course and you would like to 'test out,' you must drop the course before you can take the test. The course must be dropped within the drop period. You will be required to pay the appropriate fee before attempting to 'test out' of a course.
- If you do not pass the exam, you may not retake the exam for a period of one year.
Edison State awards credit for appropriate scores on the nationally-recognized College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exam. The College Board website provides study and review resources for CLEP exams. You are encouraged to visit this site for study tips, test samples and additional resources. To receive credit for CLEP, submit your scores to Edison State Community College, Registration and Records Office. Appropriate credit will be awarded and will appear on your transcript as a credit by exam. There is no charge for the posting of credit by exam.
Edison State awards credit for DSST exams. To receive credit, submit your DSST transcript to Edison State Community College, Registration and Records Office for evaluation. Appropriate credit will be awarded and will appear on your transcript as credit by exam.
You may be eligible for credit for the successful completion of nationally-recognized professional exams that support the mastery of skills or competencies related to your Edison State degree or certificate requirements. Students may be eligible to receive credit for an Edison State course or group of courses related to the skills or competencies tested on the exam. Credit awards are based on the American Council of Education recommendations. An advisor can recommend course equivalencies for professional exams.
You may be eligible to receive credit for the demonstrated mastery of skills or competencies through work or prior learning experience. Credits may be awarded if learning corresponds directly to a course currently offered at Edison State. Specific documentation and verification of knowledge and applicability to the equivalent course(s) is required. This procedure measures your achievement of specific course objectives as evaluated by subject experts. You should discuss this opportunity with an advisor to clarify questions about portfolio components, requirements and procedures. For more information and to begin the Portfolio process click below.
