Graduate Tuition Rates

Student Fees and Charges

Effective Fall 2023

(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 $446.59 per credit hour
12 to 18 credits $5,359.08 per semester
Over 18 credits $446.59 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) $670.00 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 $477.75 per credit hour
12 to 18 credits $5,733.00 per semester
Over 18 credits $477.75 per credit hour
Doctoral Consortial Programs Tuition:
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia Option $2,000.00 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 $98.96 per credit hour
12 to 18 credits $1,187.52 per semester
Over 18 credits $98.96 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 $1,000.00 per semester
Weller House Apartments
Small one-bedroom apartment (academic year, room only) $6,300.00/AY or $700.00/month (summer)
Large one-bedroom apartment (academic year, room only) $6,300.00/AY or $700.00/month (summer)
Small two-bedroom apartment (academic year, room only) $7,200.00/AY or $800.00/month (summer)
Large two-bedroom apartment (academic year, room only) $7,200.00/AY or $800.00/month (summer)
Three-bedroom apartment (academic year, room only) $8,100.00/AY or $900.00/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) $27.00
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)
1 bed/1 bath $880.00 per month
2 bed/2 bath $750.00 per month
4 bed/2 bath $655.00 per month
Annual 12-month Lease Rates
1 bed/1 bath room $10,560.00
2 bed/2 bath room $9,000.00
4 bed/2 bath room $7,860.00
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
Master of Accountancy (MACC) Bulk-rate 12 - 18 credits $600.00
Credits in excess of bulk-rate $50.00 per credit
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
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
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.

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.