International Student Tuition & Fees

International students studying under F-1 student visas are required by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to show a minimum financial ability during the admissions process in order to qualify for the issuance of a Form I-20 from the US institution. To learn more about the required financial ability of international students on F-1 student visas, please utilize Study in the States resources on Financial Ability.

Indicated below are the estimated tuition and fees for programs popular with international students. These fees are estimates that may be indicated on admitted students’ Form I-20s.

For further inquiries and assistance regarding international student tuition and fees, please contact:

International Admissions

800-882-1548 x5738

international@ashland.edu

419-289-5738

Estimated Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate international students admitted with qualifying cumulative grade point averages for academic year 2024-2025 may be awarded renewable, merit-based scholarships up to $14,000 for first-year students or up to $10,000 for transfer students. In order to be awarded and apply the renewable, merit-based scholarship to the yearly comprehensive undergraduate tuition, students must be enrolled full-time, degree-seeking academic courses.

Cost of Attendance Calculator

Undergraduate	Yearly Estimated Expenses
Comprehensive Tuition Rate	$29,940
Activity/Service Fee	$280
Campus Access Fee	$990
Board (Regular, Double/Triple)	$6,760
Meal Plan (Eagle or Purple Plan)	$5,690
Health Insurance (Estimated)	$1,802
Books & Supplies (Estimated)	$800
Totals	$46,262

Scholarship	HS GPA	Award
International Gold	4.0+	$14,000
International Presidential	3.80 - 3.99	$13,000
International Provost	3.50 - 3.79	$12,000
International Director	3.00 - 3.49	$11,000
International Ambassador	2.70 - 2.99	$9,000
International Rising Eagle*	2.50 - 2.69	$1,000
	0.00 - 2.49	$0

*If student completes 12 or more credits and has an AU GPA of 2.7 or higher first term, they will receive academic aid based on the transfer model below beginning with 25/SP.

Scholarship	HS GPA	Award
International Transfer Gold	Greater than 4.0	$10,000
International Transfer Purple	3.75 - 4.00	$9,500
International Transfer Distinction	3.50 - 3.74	$7,500
International Transfer Achievement	3.25 - 3.49	$6,000
International Transfer Advantage	3.00 - 3.24	$4,000
International Transfer Pathway	2.70 - 2.99	$2,500
	Less than 2.70	$0

Estimated Graduate Tuition & Fees

The Richard E. and Sandra J. Dauch College of Business and Economics’ world-class MBA programs offers international students flexibility in their educational pursuit. International students studying under an F-1 student visa are required to maintain full-time status by taking a minimum of six (6) credit hours per semester for two out of three semester per academic year. Two popular in-person MBA programs at Ashland University for international students are the Traditional MBA Program and the One-Year International MBA Program.

Total Program Tuition Cost: $30,300

Traditional MBA Program	Yearly Estimated Expenses
Program Tuition (Minimum Full-Time Status)	$12,120
Off Campus Living Expenses (Estimated)	$6,000
Activity Fee	$330
Health Insurance (Estimated)	$1,802
Books and Supplies (Estimated)	$800
Totals	$21,052

One-Year International MBA Program	Yearly Estimated Expenses
Comprehensive Tuition Rate	$37,500
Off Campus Living Expenses (Estimated)	$6,000
Activity Fee	$330
Health Insurance (Estimated)	$1,802
Books and Supplies (Estimated)	$800
Totals	$46,432

The Dwight Schar College of Education and the College of Online and Adult Studies offer multiple M.Ed programs at Ashland University. Students seeking in-person programming under an F-1 student visa can select from two M.Ed programs: M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction with a cognate in Teaching & Learning in the 21st Century or M.Ed in Adult Education. Both programs require 30-36 credit hours for graduation. International students studying under an F-1 student visa are required to maintain full-time status by taking a minimum of six (6) credit hours per semester for two out of three semester per academic year.

Total Program Tuition Cost: $22,770

M.Ed. Programs	Yearly Estimated Expenses
Tuition (Minimum Full-Time Status)	$10,350
Off Campus Living Expenses (Estimated)	$6,000
Activity Fee	$330
Health Insurance (Estimated)	$1,802
Books and Supplies (Estimated)	$800
Totals	$19,282

The Dwight Schar College of Education’s Traditional Doctorate in Leadership Studies (Ed.D) provides an interdisciplinary, terminal degree in a 59 credit hour program. International students studying under an F-1 student visa are required to maintain full-time status by taking a minimum of six (6) credit hours per semester for two out of three semester per academic year.

Total Program Tuition Cost: $59,340

Doctorate in Leadership Studies	Yearly Estimated Expenses
Tuition (Minimum Full-Time Status)	$12,900
Off Campus Living Expenses (Estimated)	$6,000
Activity Fee	$330
Health Insurance (Estimated)	$1,802
Books and Supplies (Estimated)	$800
Totals	$21,832

The Dwight Schar College of Nursing & Health Sciences offers international students a Post-Baccalaureate Accelerated BSN program designed to help students with a bachelor’s degree in any field launch a successful nursing career in 15 months. Due to the expedient delivery of the program, international students will enroll in a total of four terms over 15 months; however, for F-1 visa documentation purposes estimated expenses are based on 12 months (3 terms).

Total Program Tuition Cost: $34,800

Accelerated Nursing Program	Yearly Estimated Expenses
Tuition (3 Terms)	$26,100
Off Campus Living Expenses (Estimated)	$6,000
Course Fees (Estimated)	$2,700
Activity Fee	$330
Health Insurance (Estimated)	$1,802
Books and Supplies (Estimated)	$800
Totals	$37,732

International students that have not met the minimum English language proficiency requirement for direct admission may be required to enroll in Ashland University’ English language training program, ACCESS, prior to starting academic classes. Students length of study depends on English abilities which will be assessed during orientation for placement into one of three levels. Though students may study for shorter than a year, estimated expenses on the Form I-20 will be based on the yearly estimated expenses to maintain full-time status under an F-1 student visa.

English Language Training (ACCESS)	Estimated Expenses Per Semester	Yearly Estimated Expenses
Tuition Rate	$6,950	$13,900
Examination Fee	$25	$50
Activity Fee	$140	$280
Campus Access Fee	$495	$990
Orientation Fee	$67.50	$135
Board (Regular Double/Triple)	$3,380	$6,760
Meal Plan (Eagle or Purple Plan)	$2,845	$5,690
Health Insurance (Estimated)	$901	$1,802
Books and Supplies (Estimated)	$400	$800
Totals	$15,203.50	$30,407

Estimated Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

International First-Year Student Awards for 2024-25

International Transfer Student Awards 2024-25

Estimated Graduate Tuition & Fees

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Education (M.Ed)

Traditional Doctorate in Leadership Studies

Accelerated Nursing Program

English Language Training Program (ACCESS)