Non-Tuition Promise Rates

Student Fees and Charges

Effective Fall 2023

(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 to 18 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 $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 $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.

In high school instruction by high school teacher $41.64 per credit hour
In high school instruction by YSU faculty $83.28 per credit hour
Online instruction by YSU faculty $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 $1,000.00 per semester
Weller House
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-occuiped 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) $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) $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

ACT Test Fee $65.00
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 (per course) $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 on 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 - Domestic $45.00
Undergraduate Application Fee - International $75.00
Web-Based Course Fee $100.00 per course
Youngstown Early College (per credit hour) $126.74
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
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
Parking Permit Fees, Penguin Promise/Graduate/Doctoral/Accelerated Online Students:
Optional commuter permit, per semester $45.00
Optional overnight permit, per semester $90.00
Parking Permit Fees, Other Miscellaneous:
Employees, per semester $160.00
Retirees with Emeritus status $160.00
Contract employees, per semester, Fall & Spring $160.00
Contract employees, Summer term $103.00
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 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.