Student Fees and Charges
Effective Fall 2024
(Instructional, General and Technology fees are required of all graduate students except where noted)
Although the graduate bulk-rate band is from 12-18 hours, graduate students are considered full-time for academic purposes at 6 hours and above.
For more information on Online Programs go to Online Programs.
TUITION
INSTRUCTIONAL FEE
| Graduate Tuition | ||
| 1 to 11 credits | $460.00 | per credit hour |
| 12 to 18 credits | $5,520.00 | per semester |
| Over 18 credits | $460.00 | per credit hour |
| Graduate Consortial Programs Tuition: | ||
| Master of Fine Arts | $621.00 | per credit hour |
| Master of Public Health (distance learning program and MPH certificates) | $698.00 | per credit hour |
| Graduate Workshops Special Tuition Rates: | ||
| In-State Participant | $170.57 | per credit hour |
| Non-Regional Participant | $181.91 | per credit hour |
| Doctoral Tuition | ||
| 1 to 11 credits | $492.08 | per credit hour |
| 12 to 18 credits | $5,904.96 | per semester |
| Over 18 credits | $492.08 | per credit hour |
| Doctoral Consortial Programs Tuition: | ||
| Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia Option (prior to Fall 2024) | $2,000.00 | per semester |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia Option (New incomming Fall 2024) | $4,000.00 | per semester |
| Online Programs (not eligible for payment plan enrollment) | ||
| Master of Business Administration | $450.00 | per credit hour |
| Master of Science in Education | $415.00 | per credit hour |
| Master of Science in Education Educational Administration with Principal Licensure | $415.00 | per credit hour |
| Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner | $527.00 | per credit hour |
| Master of Science in Nursing-Nursing Education | $415.00 | per credit hour |
| Master of Science in Nursing Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner | $527.00 | per credit hour |
| Post-Master's Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate | $527.00 | per credit hour |
| Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate | $527.00 | per credit hour |
| Advanced Standing Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate | $527.00 | per credit hour |
| Advanced Standing Post-Master's Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate | $527.00 | per credit hour |
| Educational Leadership Certificate | $415.00 | per credit hour |
| Doctor of Education, Education Leadership | $415.00 | per credit hour |
GENERAL FEE
Note: General fee is not assessed for Distance Learning and Online Programs, Master of Fine Arts or Master of Public Health.
| 1 to 11 credits | $104.99 | per credit hour |
| 12 to 18 credits | $1,259.88 | per semester |
| Over 18 credits | $104.99 | per credit hour |
INFORMATION SERVICES FEE
Note: Only applies to Distance Learning programs.
| 1 to 11 credits | $10.82 | per credit hour |
| 12 to 18 credits | $129.84 | per semester |
| Over 18 credits | $10.82 | per credit hour |
NON-RESIDENT SURCHARGE
Those students who are not legal residents of Ohio must pay a surcharge in addition to tuition.
Note: Does not apply to Online Programs, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Public Health Programs but does apply to Distance Learning Programs.
| 1 to 11 credits | $15.00 | per credit hour |
| 12 to 18 credits | $180.00 | per semester |
| Over 18 credits | $15.00 | per credit hour |
NON-REGIONAL SERVICE AREA SURCHARGE
Note: Applies to Online Programs, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Public Health Programs but does not apply to Distance Learning Programs. Graduate students who received an undergraduate degree from an Ohio Institution are eligible but must submit documentation to receive the reduced rate.
| 1 to 11 credits | $5.00 | per credit hour |
| 12 to 18 credits | $60.00 | per semester |
| Over 18 credits | $5.00 | per credit hour |
HOUSING CHARGES
| Housing Charges | |
| Room & Board (per academic year) | $9,400.00 |
| Residence Hall Application Fee (academic year and/or summer) | $35.00 |
| Reservation /Pre-payment Fee | $250.00 |
| Single Room Upcharge | $1,250.00 per semester |
| Weller House Apartments | |
| One-bedroom apartment (academic year, room only) | $6,750.00/AY or $750.00/month (summer) |
| Two-bedroom apartment (academic year, room only) | $7,650.00/AY or $850.00/month (summer) |
| Three-bedroom apartment (academic year, room only) | $8,550.00/AY or $950.00/month (summer) |
| Graduate shared apartment (academic year, room only) | $5,850.00/AY or $650.00/month (summer) |
| *Multi-bedroom apartments are available only to students (U/G or Grad) with a child(ren). Single-bedroom apartments available for Graduate student reservation. | |
| *Academic year contract (charge per AY = 9 months (4 months in Fall and 5 months in Spring). Opportunity to extend into summer for 3 months at the monthly charge. | |
| Expanded Housing Rate (over-occupied rooms) | $4,850.00 |
| Student Housing Outside of Contract Period | |
| Nightly room rate (per day, no meals) | $30.00 |
| Flat fee room rate for winter break (no meals) | $250.00 |
| Cancellation Fee | |
| Before May 13 (academic year) or December 16 (spring only) | $0.00 |
| After May 13 (academic year) or December 16 (spring only) | $250.00 |
| Summer | |
| Summer Room and Board (meals included) (& week term) | $2,416.00 per 7-week term |
| Weller House (prorated for current tenants, monthy, no meals) | See monthly Weller rates above |
| Summer Event Housing Rates | |
| Rooms with community bathrooms (Lyden, Cafaro, Kilcawley) | $40.00 |
| Rooms with private or semi-private bathrooms (Cafaro, Wick) | $60.00 |
| Linens (for rent per set) | $25.00 |
| Bed adjustment fee (per bed) | $10.00 |
| Additional staffing (per night, all groups with minors, or as requested by others) | $120.00 per night/desk |
| Late check-in or check-out fee (per hour) | $50.00 |
| Voluntary Board Plan | (students not in University housing) go to https://ycard.ysu.edu |
| Courtyard Apartments (room only, per person) *Inclusive of $50 introductory meal plan ($25 Pete's/$25 Flex) | |
| 1 bed/1 bath | $895.00 per month |
| 2 bed/2 bath | $765.00 per month |
| 4 bed/2 bath | $670.00 per month |
| Courtyard Pre-Payment (must be paid before apartment bedroom selection/assignment occurs and is ultimately deducted from bill) | $250.00 |
| Annual 12-month Lease Rates | |
| 1 bed/1 bath room | $10,740.00 |
| 2 bed/2 bath room | $9,180.00 |
| 4 bed/2 bath room | $8,040.00 |
| Short-Term Housing Rates | |
| Room Options | |
| Weekly housing cost (Wick House) | $250.00 |
| Monthly housing cost (Wick House) | $900.00 |
| Meal Plan Options | |
| 50-Block (50 meals declining balance + $125 Flex) | $610.00 |
| 30-Block (30 meals declining balance + $150 Flex) | $470.00 |
| Sampler Plan (5 meals + $100 flex + 10 cups Dunkin' coffee) | $155.00 |
| *Must participate in meal plan if staying longer than one week |
VOLUNTARY BOARD PLAN (STUDENTS NOT IN UNIVERSITY HOUSING) PLEASE GO TO Y Card Portal OR CALL GUEST SERVICES AT EXT. 3516.
*Room and board amount shown here is based on Bronze-level meal plan selections. Rates are for Kilcawley, Wick, Lyden, and Cafaro houses.
**Effective FY18, Weller House converted to graduate and family housing, and rates charged per apartment instead of per bed.
SPECIAL-PURPOSE FEES
| Art Usage Fee | $29.00 per course |
| College Level Examination Program Test Fee (CLEP) | $25.00 |
| College over 60 Registration fee | $5.00 |
| Course Book, eBook, and instructional supplies | Variable |
| Course Fees | |
| Level 1 | $35.00 per course |
| Level 2 | $50.00 per course |
| Level 3 | $65.00 per course |
| Level 4 | $300.00 per course |
| Level 7 | $20.00 per course |
| Level 8 | $85.00 per course |
| Level 9 | $25.00 per course |
| Level 10 | $200.00 per course |
| Level 11 (cooperative charge) | $350.00 per course |
| Level 12 | $300.00 per course |
| Level 13 | $100.00 per course |
| CPCE Test Fee | $10.00 |
| Credit by Examination1 | $20.00 per credit hour |
| Deferred Payment fee (employer paid only) | $50.00 |
| Equipment, Materials & Damage Replacement Fee | Replacement value |
| Federal Background Check | $28.00 |
| Graduate Accelerated Program Fee (per course) | $50.00 |
| Graduate Student Application Fee - Domestic | $45.00 |
| Graduate Student Application Fee - International | $75.00 |
| Graduation Fee | $65.00 |
| Graduation Fee Late Application (after 3rd wk. of term) | $38.50 |
| Health Center Fee | $34.00 per semester |
| Installment Payment Plan Enrollment Fee | $50.00 per semester maximum |
| Internal Revenue Service/1098T penalty for incorrect name/SSN match | $100.00 |
| International Graduate Student Credential Evaluation | $45.00 |
| International Student Activities Fee | Variable |
| International Student Health Insurance | pass-thru charge, set by Ins. Carrier- Variable |
| International Student Program Fee (not assessed to online and distance learning programs) | $75.00 per semester |
| International Student Storage Fee | $5.00 |
| International Student Transportation Fee | $40.00 |
| Late Payment Fee | $50.00 per month |
| Master of Accountancy (MACC) Program Fee (per credit 1 - 11 credits) | $50.00 per credit |
| Bulk-rate 12 - 18 credits | $600.00 |
| Credits in excess of bulk-rate | $50.00 per credit |
| Master of Athletic Training - One-time fee assessed first semester of program | $300.00 |
| MBA Program Fee (per credit 1-11 credits) | $50.00 per credit |
| Bulk-rate 12-18 credits | $600.00 |
| Credits in excess of bulk-rate | $50.00 |
| Master of Counseling Program Fee (per credit 1 - 11 credits) | $10.00 per credit |
| Bulk-rate 12-18 credits) | $120.00 per credit |
| Credits in excess of bulk-rate | $10.00 per credit |
| Master of School Psychology Program Fee (per credit 1 - 11 credits) | $10.00 |
| Bulk-rate 12-18 credits | $120.00 |
| Credits in excess of bulk-rate | $10.00 |
| MAT Test | $90.00 |
| NCAA Permissible Expenses | Variable |
| Ohio Attorney General Payment/Collection Fee | Variable |
| Parking - see below | |
| Peace Officer Training Academy Fee | $300.00 per semester |
| Performance Music Fee | $75.00 per credit |
| Physical Therapy Doctoral Acceptance Deposit | $500.00 |
| Preceptor Technology Fee | $4.00 per credit |
| Proficiency Examination2 | $45.00 per course |
| Student Locker Rental | $25.00 per year |
| Study Abroad Fee - Faculty Led | Variable - based on actual travel costs |
| Study Abroad Fee - Individual | $75.00 |
| Web-Based Course Fee | $100.00 per course |
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Credit awarded for courses based upon the successful completion of a test administered by an academic department at YSU. The course title appears on the transcript but no grade is listed.
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A course or courses may be waived based on the performance on an examination. No academic credit is given and the course is not listed in the transcript.
SERVICE CHARGES
| Check Replacement Fee | $25.00 |
| Child Preschool Laboratory Fee | $150.00 per semester |
| Computer-Based Placement Re-Test | $20.00 per test |
| Credit Card Convenience Fee (student accounts only) | 2.95% minimum of $3.00 |
| Duplicate Diploma Fee | $40.00 |
| Finger Printing Fee | $37.00 per occurrence |
| Human Performance and Exercise Science Activity | Variable to cover cost in that course |
| PC Data Recovery Service Fee | $100.00 per occurrence |
| PC Remediation Service Fee (if 3 or more occurrences per academic year) | $75.00 |
| Photo I.D. Replacement Charge | $25.00 |
| Reading Tutoring Fee | $38.00 per semester |
| Returned Check or Credit Card Charge | $30.00 |
| Rich Autism Center Pre-School Programs | $125.00 per week |
| Student Health Insurance | Go To: https://ysu.edu/wick-primary-care-ysu |
| Technology Loaner Equipment Fee | $50.00 per semester |
| Thesis Binding | $25.00 |
| Transcript Fee | $6.00 |
| Transcript Rush Fee (same day processing, US mail or in person) | $12.00 |
| Transcript Rush Fee (overnight express) | $35.00 |
PARKING
| Control Card Replacement | $5.00 |
| Parking per day without permit | $5.00 |
| Parking per week without permit | $18.00 |
| Parking Permit (commuter) – Students, Fall & Spring - Optional | $45.00 |
| Parking Permit (overnight) – Students, Fall & Spring - Optional | $90.00 |
| Parking Violations/Fines: | |
| Class 1 – Minor violations | |
| 1st offense | $25.00 |
| 2nd offense | $30.00 |
| 3rd offense | $35.00 |
| Class 2 – Major violations | $100.00 |
| Class 3 – Legal violations | $250.00 |
For more information go to Parking Rules & Regulations.
MAGG LIBRARY & CURRICULUM RESOURCE CENTER FINES & FEES
Overdue charges and loan periods differ by type of materials:
| Library Material Replacement Fee | Market Value |
| Library Study Carrel Rental | $25.00 |
| OhioLink Material Replacement Fee | $110.00 |
| Overdue Closed Reserve Material Hourly Rental (per hour) | $ .55 |
| Overdue Closed Reserve Material Daily Rental (per day) | $ .55 |
| Overdue InterLibrary Material (per day) | $ .05 |
| Overdue Maag/Depository Material (per day) | $ .10 |
| Overdue OhioLINK Material (per day) | $ .50 |
| Replacement Processing Fee | $10.00 |
| SearchOhio (OhioLINK partner) Overdue fine (per day) | $ .50 |
| SearchOhio (OhioLINK partner) Material Replacement Fee | $25.00 |
For further Circulation policy details, visit MAAG Circulation Policy.
THE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY FEE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REVIEW CAMPUS WEBSITES FOR FEE CHANGES OR UPDATES. YOUR MYYSU EMAIL ADDRESS IS THE FORMAL MEANS OF COMMUNICATION.