Student Fees and Charges

Effective Fall 2022

(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
Undergraduate Online Programs (not eligible for payment plan enrollment)
RN-BSN $275.00 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 RN-BSN Online Program.

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 RN-BSN Online Program only.

1 to 11 credits $5.00 per credit hour
12 -1 8 credits $60.00 per semester
Over 18 credits $5.00 per credit hour

COLLEGE FEES

BEEGHLY COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND EDUCATION (JUNIOR AND ABOVE) 

1 to 11 credits $8.00 per credit hour
12 to 18 credits $96.00 per semester
Over 18 credits $8.00 per credit hour

BITONTE COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (JUNIOR AND ABOVE)

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

COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS (ALL UNDERGRADUATES)

1 to 11 credits $9.00 per credit hour
12 to 18 credits $108.00 per semester
Over 18 credits $9.00 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.

Taught by the High School teacher at student's high school $41.64 per credit hour
Taught by YSU Instructor at High School $83.28 per credit hour
Taught by YSU Instructor online/campus $166.55 per credit hour

HOUSING CHARGES

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
Housing Reservation / Pre-payment Fee $250.00
Single Room Upcharge $750.00 per semester
Weller House Apartments
Small one-bedroom apartment (per month, room only) $600.00
Large one-bedroom apartment (per month, room only) $650.00
Small two-bedroom (per month, room only) $750.00
Large two-bedroom apartment (per month, room only) $800.00
Three bed-room apartment (per month, room only) $900.00
Expanded Housing Rate (over-occuiped rooms) $4,100.00
Student Housing During Academic Breaks
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) $2,416.00 per 7-week term
Summer Event Housing Rates
Room with community bathrooms (per night) $40.00
Rooms with private or semi-private bathrooms (per night) $60.00
Apartment-style housing (Weller - as available)
One-bedroom apartment (small) $150.00 / week
One-bedroom apartment (large) $165.00 / week
Two-bedroom apartment (small) $190.00 / week
Two-bedroom apartment (large) $200.00 / week
Three-bedroom apartment $225.00 / week
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) $120.00
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 $855.00 per month
2 bed/2 bath $725.00 per month
4 bed/2 bath $630.00 per month
Annual 12-Month Lease Rates
1 bed/1 bath room $10,260.00
2 bed/2 bath room $8,700.00
4 bed/2 bath room $7,560.00
Short-Term Housing Charges
Room Options
Weekly $250.00
Monthly $900.00
Meal Plan Options
50-block meal plan $610.00
30-block plan $470.00
Sampler plan $155.00
Add-On Options
Linen Package (per set) $25.00
Hospitality Basket $50.00
Summer Storage (per month) $50.00

VOLUNTARY BOARD PLAN (STUDENTS NOT IN UNIVERSITY HOUSING) PLEASE GO TO Y Card Portal OR CALL PENGUIN XING 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 $55.00
Art Usage Fee $29.00 per course
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 Credit Plus per credit (rates set by State of Ohio and subject to change )
In high school instruction by high school teacher $41.64
Online instruction by YSU faculty $83.28
On-campus instruction by YSU faculty $166.55
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 $50.00
Graduation Fee $65.00
Graduation Fee Late Application (after 3rd wk. of term) $38.50
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 $5.00
Individual - Multi sport bulk rate $12.00
International Student Activities Fee Variable
International Student Health Insurance pass-thru charge, set by Ins. Carrier- Variable
International Student Program Fee $75.00 per semester
International Student Storage Fee $5.00
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
Transportation Fee, Fall & Spring Terms (Required 6 plus credit hours listed in campus courses) $115.00 per semester
Transportation Fee, Summer Term (Required for 6 plus credit hours listed on campus courses) $58.00 per semester
Undergraduate Application Fee $45.00
Web-Based Course Fee $100.00 per course
Youngstown Early College (per credit hour) $123.05
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) 2.85% 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
Intramural Team Deposit $10.00 per team
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: http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/student-health/student-health
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

Control Card Replacement $5.00
Parking per day without permit $5.00
Parking per week without permit $18.00
Parking Permit – Students, Fall & Spring (optional 0-5 credit hours) $115.00
Parking Permit – Students, Summer Term (optional 0-5 credit hours) $58.00
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 Violations Information.

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 MAAG Circulation Policy.

STUDENT FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Alcohol abuse violations:
First offense $75.00
Second offense $125.00
Third offense $175.00
Drug/controlled substance abuse violations:
First offense $100.00
Second offense $150.00
Third offense $250.00
Failure to attend conduct hearing $25.00
Failure to complete disciplinary action $25.00
Restitution for lost/stolen/damaged property $50.00
Violation for drug sales or distribution $250.00
Violation for theft $150.00
Violation for violent or threating behavior $150.00
Violation for weapons $150.00
Violations - Other up to $250.00

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.