Student Fees and Charges
Effective Fall 2025
(Instructional Fee, General Fee, and Information Services fees are required of all Non-Tuition Promise undergraduate students except where noted)
TUITION
INSTRUCTIONAL FEE
| Undergraduate Non-Tuition Promise | ||
| 1 to 11 credits | $292.26 | per credit hour |
| 12 to 18 credits | $3,507.12 | per semester |
| Over 18 credits | $292.26 | per credit hour |
GENERAL FEE
Note: General fee does not apply to distance learning and online programs.
| 1 to 11 credits | $61.67 | per credit hour |
| 12 to 18 credits | $740.04 | per semester |
| Over 18 credits | $61.67 | per credit hour |
INFORMATION SERVICES FEE
Note: Does not apply to Online 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 |
AFFORDABLE TUITION ADVANTAGE 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 Accelerated Online 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-REsident SURCHARGE
Note: Applies to Accelerated Online Programs only.
| 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 |
COLLEGE FEES
Note: Does not apply to Online Associate Programs.
BEEGHLY COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND EDUCATION (ALL UNDERGRADUATES)
| 1 to 11 credits | $12.50 | per credit hour |
| 12 to 18 credits | $150.00 | per semester |
| Over 18 credits | $12.50 | per credit hour |
BITONTE COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (JUNIOR AND ABOVE)
| 1 to 11 credits | $20.50 | per credit hour |
| 12 to 18 credits | $246.00 | per semester |
| Over 18 credits | $20.50 | per credit hour |
COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS (ALL UNDERGRADUATES)
| 1 to 11 credits | $20.00 | per credit hour |
| 12 to 18 credits | $240.00 | per semester |
| Over 18 credits | $20.00 | per credit hour |
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS (JUNIOR AND ABOVE)
| 1 to 11 credits | $25.00 | per credit hour |
| 12 to 18 credits | $300.00 | per semester |
| Over 18 credits | $25.00 | per credit hour |
WILLIAMSON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ALL UNDERGRADUATES)
| 1 to 11 credits | $20.00 | per credit hour |
| 12 to 18 credits | $240.00 | per semester |
| Over 18 credits | $20.00 | per credit hour |
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS INSTRUCTIONAL FEE
(High School Students Participating in State of Ohio College Credit Plus Program)
Note: General and Informational Services Fees are waived.
| In high school instruction by high school teacher | $41.64 | per credit hour |
| In high school instruction by YSU faculty | $65.50 | per credit hour |
| Online instruction by YSU faculty | $131.00 | per credit hour |
HOUSING CHARGES
Note: Weller House and Courtyard Apartments are not included in the Penguin Tuition Promise Guarantee
| Housing Charges | |
| Room and Board (per academic year) | $9,400.00 (Payable as follows: $4,700.00 fall semester, and $4,700.00 spring semester |
| Residence Hall Application Fee (academic year and/or summer) | $35.00 |
| Residence Hall Pre-payment | $250.00 |
| Residence Hall - Room Lockout Fee (first 4 lockout calls are free; fee not charged until the 5th) | $25.00 |
| Single Room Upcharge | $1,500.00 per semester |
| Weller House - Inclusive of $50 introductory meal pan ($25 Pete's/$25 Flex) | |
| 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 | $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-occuiped rooms) | $4,850.00 |
| Student Housing Outside of Contract Period | |
| Nightly room rate (per day, no meals) | $40.00 |
| 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) | $2,500.00 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 per night |
| Rooms with private or semi-private bathrooms (Cafaro, Wick) | $60.00 per night |
| Linens (for rental by summer groups only) | $25.00 |
| Bed adjustment fee (per bed) | $10.00 |
| Additional staffing (per night, all groups with minors, or as requested) | $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 introductory meal plan ($25 Pete's/$25 Fleb | |
| 1 bed | $910.00 per month |
| 2 bed | $780.00 per month |
| 4 bed | $685.00 per month |
| Courtyards 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 | $10,920.00 |
| 2 bed | $9,360.00 |
| 4 bed | $8,220.00 |
| Short-Term Housing Rates | |
| Room Options | |
| Weekly housing cost (Wick House) | $250.00 |
| Monthly housing cost (Wick House) | $900.00 |
| International Meal Plan Requirement | |
| Applies to any first year undergraduate international student arriving for orientation or any new international student living in university residence halls. | |
| Meal plan funds may be used during the orientation process and carry-over for use in the academic year. | |
| Spring Fee (includes $75 Pete's Points and $25 Flex Points) | $100.00 |
| Fall Fee (includes $70 Pete's Points and $70 Flex Points) | $140.00 |
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
| ACT Test Fee | $65.00 |
| Art Usage Fee | $29.00 per course |
| Aviation Course Fees: | |
| Advanced Flight Time Builder | $2,690.00 |
| Flight Time Builder | $2,490.00 |
| Instrument Flight Training 1 | $6,890.00 |
| Instrument Flight Training 2 | $5,490.00 |
| Instrument Ground Kit (non-refundable) | $800.00 |
| Private Pilot Flight Training 1 | $9,990.00 |
| Private Pilot Flight Training 2 | $7,990.00 |
| Private Pilot Ground Kit (non-refundable) | $800.00 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications Program Fee | $35.00 per course |
| Bachleor of Science in Engineering Program Fee | $50.00 per student, per semester |
| Career Service Fee - Level 1 - Freshman and Sophomore | $1.75 per credit hour |
| Career Service Fee - Level 2 - Junior and Senior | $2.75 per credit hour |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Health Center Fee | $34.00 per semester |
| Honors College Fee | $25.00 |
| Installment Payment Plan Enrollment Fee | $50.00 per semester maximum |
| Internal Revenue Service/1098T penalty for incorrect name/SSN match | $100.00 |
| Intramural Sports | |
| Individual - Single sport registration | $7.00 |
| Single sport late registration | $10.00 |
| Individual - Multi sport bulk rate | $20.00 |
| Forfeit Fee - singles and doubles sports | $10.00 |
| Forfeit Fee - team sports | $25.00 |
| International Student Activities Fee | Variable |
| International Student Commitment Fee | $75.00 |
| International Student Health Insurance | pass-thru charge, set by Ins. Carrier- Variable |
| International Student Program Fee | $150.00 per semester |
| International Student Storage Fee | $5.00 |
| International Student Surcharge (charged to students enrolled after summer 2025) | $10.00 per credit |
| International Student Transportation Fee | $40.00 |
| Late Payment Fee | $50.00 per month |
| 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 |
| Placement & Supervision for Overseas Student Teaching | Variable |
| Proficiency Examination2 | $45.00 per course |
| Student Locker Rental | $25.00 per year |
| Student Success | $35.00 |
| Study Abroad Fee - Faculty Led | Variable - based on actual travel costs |
| Study Abroad Fee - Individual | $75.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee - Domestic | $45.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee - International | $75.00 |
| Web-Based Course Fee | $100.00 per course |
| Youngstown Early College (per credit hour)3 | $135.76 |
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
YEC tuition adjusted at the same rate as entering Penguin Promise cohort tuition. Amount here reflects the maximum adjustment permitted by H.B. 33
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 - Domestic (student accounts only) | 3.00% minimum of $3.00 |
| Credit Card Convenience Fee - International (student accounts only) | 4.25% 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 |
| Late Graduation Application Fee (after 3rd week) | $38.50 |
| 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 Conduct - Other Violations | up to $750.00 |
| Student Health Insurance | Go To: https://ysu.edu/wick-primary-care-ysu |
| Technology Loaner Equipment Fee | $50.00 per semester |
| 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
| Parking & Transportation Fees | |
| Transportation Fees, Non-Penguin Promise Undergrad. Students, per semester: | |
| Fall & Spring terms, mandatory for students enrolled in 6 or more credits | $115.00 |
| Fall & Spring terms, optional permit for students enrolled in less than 6 credits | $115.00 |
| Summer term, mandatory for students enrolled in 6 or more credits | $58.00 |
| Summer term, optional permit for students enrolled in less than 6 credits | $58.00 |
| Control Card Replacement | $5.00 |
| Visitors, Daily/Special Event (per day) | $5.00 |
| Visitors, Weekly/Special Event (per week) | $18.00 |
| 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 and 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 Daily Rental (per day) | $0.55 |
| Overdue Closed Reserve Material Hourly Rental (per hour) | $0.55 |
| Overdue InterLibrary Material (per day) | $0.05 |
| Overdue Maag/Depository Material (per day) | $0.10 |
| Overdue OhioLINK Material (per day) | $0.50 |
| Replacement Processing Fee | $10.00 |
| SearchOhio (OhioLINK partner) Overdue fine (per day) | $0.50 |
| SearchOhio (OhioLINK partner) Material Replacement Fee | $25.00 |
For further Circulation policy details, visit the 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.