Student Fees and Charges

Effective Fall 2022

TUITION

INSTRUCTIONAL FEE

Undergraduate Penguin Promise Tuition - FY 2023 Cohort 5
1 to 11 credits $334.81 per credit hour
12 to 18 credits $4,017.72 per semester
Over 18 credits $334.81 per credit
Undergraduate Penguin Promise Tuition - FY 2022 Cohort 4
1 to 11 credits $320.09 per credit hour
12 to 18 credits $3,841.08 per semester
Over 18 credits $320.09 per credit hour
Undergraduate Penguin Promise Tuition - FY 2021 Cohort 3
1 to 11 credits $308.37 per credit hour
12 to 18 credits $3,700.44 per semester
Over 18 credits $308.37 per credit hour
Undergraduate Penguin Promise Tuition - FY 2020 Cohort 2
1 to 11 credits $296.22 per credit hour
12 to 18 credits $3,554.64 per semester
Over 18 credits $296.22 per credit hour
Undergraduate Penguin Promise Tuition - FY 2019 Cohort 1
1 to 11 credits $286.20 per credit hour
12 to 18 credits $3,434.40 per semester
Over 18 credits $286.20 per credit hour
Undergraduate Online Programs (not eligible for payment plan enrollment)
RN-BSN $275.00 per credit hour

GENERAL FEE

Note: Does not apply to Online Programs

Undergraduate Penguin Promise Tuition - FY 2023 Cohort 5
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
Undergraduate Penguin Promise Tuition - FY 2022 Cohort 4
1 to 11 credits $94.61 per credit hour
12 to 18 credits $1,135.32 per semester
Over 18 credits $94.61 per credit hour
Undergraduate Penguin Promise Tuition - FY 2021 Cohort 3
1 to 11 credits $91.15 per credit hour
12 to 18 credits $1,093.80 per semester
Over 18 credits $91.15 per credit hour
Undergraduate Penguin Promise Tuition - FY 2020 Cohort 2
1 to 11 credits $87.56 per credit hour
12 to 18 credits $1,050.72 per semester
Over 18 credits $87.56 per credit hour
Undergraduate Penguin Promise Tuition - FY 2019 Cohort 1
1 to 11 credits $84.60 per credit hour
12 to 18 credits $1,015.19 per semester
Over 18 credits $84.60 per credit hour

AFFORDABLE TUITION ADVANTAGE non-resident SURCHARGE

Those students who are not legal residents of Ohio must pay a surcharge in addtion 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 $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 & Board (per academic year) F2022 Cohort $10,016.00
Room & Board (per academic year) F2021 Cohort $9,775.00
Room & Board (per academic year) F2020 Cohort $9,700.00
Room & Board (per academic year) F2019 Cohort $9,700.00
Room & Board (per academic year) F2018 Cohort $9,400.00
Residence Hall Application Fee (academic year and/or summer) $35.00
Housing Reservation / Pre-Payment $250.00
Single Room Upcharge (per semester) $750.00
Weller House
Small one-bedroom apartment (per month, room only) $600.00
Large one-bedroom apartment (per month, room only) $650.00
Small two-bedroom apartment (per month, room only) $750.00
Large two-bedroom apartment (per month, room only) $800.00
Three-bedroom apartment (per month, room only) $900.00
Expanded Housing Rate (over-occupied 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
Rooms with community bathrooms $40.00 per night, per room
Rooms with private or semi-private bathrooms $60.00 per night, per room
Apartment-style housing (weekly rates only)
One-bedroom apartment $150.00
Two-bedroom apartment $200.00
Three-bedroom apartment $225.00
Linens (for rent, per set)) $25.00
Bed adjustment fee (per bed) $10.00
Additional staffing (for groups with minors, or at request by group) $120.00 per night/desk
Late check-in or check-out fee (price per hour beyond pre-arranged check-in or check-out time) $50.00 per hour
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 meal 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
Bachelor 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 $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 (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
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 (first time applicant) $45.00
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) 2.85% 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 (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, consult 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 ACCOUNT IS THE FORMAL MEANS OF COMMUNICATION.