17 Ohio colleges offer fashion design or merchandising programs, based on U.S. Department of Education data. Published in-state tuition runs from $4,790 at Stark State College to $38,990 at Ursuline College. The table below compares them on cost, size, and program focus. Data updated July 2026.
Compare All 17 Fashion Schools in Ohio
| School | City | Type | Tuition/yr | Net price/yr | Enrollment | Program focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stark State CollegeLowest published tuition in the state: $4,790 in-state. | North Canton | Public | $4,790 | $5,986 | 5,749 | Merchandising |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community CollegeBased in Cincinnati; students average $4,968 a year after grants. | Cincinnati | Public | $5,517 | $4,968 | 5,667 | Merchandising |
| Hocking CollegeNelsonville campus. Net cost ($13,704) runs above the sticker once housing counts. | Nelsonville | Public | $5,540 | $13,704 | 1,311 | Merchandising |
| Ohio University-Eastern CampusLowest average net price in the state: about $3,925 a year after grants. | Saint Clairsville | Public | $6,362 | $3,925 | 298 | Design & Textiles |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe CampusBased in Chillicothe; students average $5,755 a year after grants. | Chillicothe | Public | $6,362 | $5,755 | 833 | Design & Textiles |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus415-student college in Ironton, netting $5,993 a year. | Ironton | Public | $6,362 | $5,993 | 415 | Design & Textiles |
| Ohio University-Lancaster CampusLancaster campus with a $5,650 average net price. | Lancaster | Public | $6,362 | $5,650 | 691 | Design & Textiles |
| Ohio University-Zanesville CampusBased in Zanesville; students average $5,746 a year after grants. | Zanesville | Public | $6,362 | $5,746 | 560 | Design & Textiles |
| Youngstown State University7,961-student campus in Youngstown, netting $12,767 a year. | Youngstown | Public | $11,113 | $12,767 | 7,961 | Merchandising |
| University of Akron Main CampusAkron campus with a $13,946 average net price. | Akron | Public | $13,135 | $13,946 | 9,052 | Design + Merch |
| Kent State University at KentKent campus. Net cost ($20,787) runs above the sticker once housing counts. | Kent | Public | $13,232 | $20,787 | 19,320 | Merchandising |
| Ohio State University-Main CampusThe biggest school on this list, with 45,638 students in Columbus. | Columbus | Public | $13,244 | $17,339 | 45,638 | Design & Textiles |
| University of Northwestern OhioLima campus. Net cost ($21,807) runs above the sticker once housing counts. | Lima | Private | $13,875 | $21,807 | 2,494 | Merchandising |
| Ohio University-Main CampusAthens campus. Net cost ($21,637) runs above the sticker once housing counts. | Athens | Public | $14,158 | $21,637 | 19,633 | Design & Textiles |
| Miami University-OxfordOxford campus. Net cost ($28,384) runs above the sticker once housing counts. | Oxford | Public | $18,161 | $28,384 | 16,656 | Design & Textiles |
| Ashland UniversityAshland campus with a $21,988 average net price. | Ashland | Private | $31,210 | $21,988 | 2,199 | Merchandising |
| Ursuline CollegeAid cuts the $38,990 sticker to $16,164 average net. | Pepper Pike | Private | $38,990 | $16,164 | 670 | Merchandising |
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How Much Does Fashion School Cost in Ohio?
After grants, the average net price starts at about $3,925 a year at Ohio University-Eastern Campus. 10 of the 17 schools net out under $15,000 a year. Always compare the net price column, not the sticker: for most students it’s the number that matters.
Fashion Schools in Ohio: FAQs
What is the cheapest fashion school in Ohio?
Ohio University-Eastern Campus has the lowest average net price at about $3,925 a year, per U.S. Department of Education data. Stark State College has the lowest published tuition at $4,790 in-state.
How much does fashion school cost per year in Ohio?
Published in-state tuition runs from $4,790 to $38,990. Average net price after grants ranges from about $3,925 to $28,384 a year.
Which Ohio schools offer fashion design?
These schools report an apparel design or textiles track: Ohio University-Eastern Campus, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus, Ohio University-Southern Campus, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus, University of Akron Main Campus, Ohio State University-Main Campus, Ohio University-Main Campus, Miami University-Oxford. The rest focus on fashion merchandising and retail.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting (retrieved July 2026). Tuition is the published annual rate; net price is the average actually paid after grants by federal aid recipients.
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How we built this list: schools identified via U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS program data (CIP 19.09 apparel & textiles, CIP 52.19 fashion merchandising), retrieved July 11, 2026. Tuition is the published annual rate; net price is the average paid after grants by federal aid recipients. Spot an error? Tell us and we’ll fix it.