2021-2022 Academic Year
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 the Office of International Admissions at international@ashland.edu.
Estimated Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate international students admitted with qualifying cumulative grade point averages for academic year 2021-2022 may be awarded renewable, merit-based scholarships up to $11,500 for first-year students or up to $8,000 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.
| Undergraduate |
Yearly Estimated Expenses |
| Comprehensive Tuition Rate | $22,990 |
| Activity/Service Fee | $250 |
| Campus Access Fee | $840 |
| Board (Regular, Double/Triple) | $5,960 |
| Meal Plan (Eagle or Purple Plan) | $4,980 |
| Health Insurance | $1,686 |
| Books & Supplies (Estimated) | $800 |
| Totals | $37,506 |
Estimated Master of Business Administration (MBA) 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.
| Traditional MBA Program | Yearly Estimated Expenses |
| Tuition (Minimum Full-Time Status) | $10,320 |
| Learning Technology Fee ($40/credit hr) | $480 |
| Off Campus Living Expenses (Estimated) | $6,000 |
| Activity Fee | $250 |
| Health Insurance | $1,821 |
| Books and Supplies (Estimated) | $800 |
| Totals | $19,671 |
Traditional MBA Cost Per Credit Hour: $860
Estimated Total Traditional MBA Tuition (30 Credit Hours): $25,800
| One-Year International MBA Program | Yearly Estimated Expenses |
| Comprehensive Tuition Rate | $33,900 |
| Off Campus Living Expenses (Estimated) | $6,000 |
| Activity Fee | $250 |
| Health Insurance | $1,821 |
| Books and Supplies (Estimated) | $800 |
| Totals | $42,626 |
Comprehensive Tuition Rate (30 Credit Hours, with Two International Experiences): $33,900
Estimated Master of Education (M.Ed) Tuition & Fees
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.
| M.Ed. Programs |
Yearly Estimated Expenses |
| Tuition (Minimum Full-Time Status) | $6,840 |
| Learning Technology Fee ($40/credit hr) | $480 |
| Off Campus Living Expenses (Estimated) | $6,000 |
| Activity Fee | $250 |
| Health Insurance | $1,821 |
| Books and Supplies (Estimated) | $800 |
| Totals | $16,191 |
M.Ed Cost Per Credit Hour: $570
Estimated Total M.Ed Tuition(30-36 Credit Hours): $17,100-$20,520
Estimated Traditional Doctorate in Leadership Studies Tuition & Fees
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.
| Doctorate in Leadership Studies |
Yearly Estimated Expenses |
| Tuition (Minimum Full-Time Status) | $8,640 |
| Learning Technology Fee ($40/credit hr) | $480 |
| Off Campus Living Expenses (Estimated) | $6,000 |
| Activity Fee | $250 |
| Health Insurance | $1,821 |
| Books and Supplies (Estimated) | $800 |
| Totals | $17,991 |
Doctorate in Leadership Studies Cost Per Credit Hour: $720
Estimated Total Doctorate in Leadership Studies Tuition (59 Credit Hours): $42,480
Estimated Accelerated Nursing Program Tuition & Fees
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).
| Accelerated Nursing Program |
Yearly Estimated Expenses |
| Tuition (3 Terms) | $24,120 |
| Off Campus Living Expenses (Estimated) | $6,000 |
| Technology Fee | $750 |
| Course Fees (Estimated) | $2,700 |
| Activity Fee | $250 |
| Health Insurance | $1,821 |
| Books and Supplies (Estimated) | $800 |
| Totals | $36,441 |
Estimated Total Accelerated Nursing Comprehensive Tuition: $36,340
Estimated English Language Training Program (ACCESS) Tuition & Fees
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) |
Semesterly Estimated Expenses | Yearly Estimated Expenses |
| Tuition Rate | $6,490 | $12,980 |
| Examination Fee | $25 | $50 |
| Activity/Service Fee | $125 | $250 |
| Campus Access Fee | $420 | $840 |
| Board (Regular Double/Triple) | $2,980 | $5,960 |
| Meal Plan (Eagle or Purple Plan) | $2,490 | $4,980 |
| Health Insurance | $843 | $1,686 |
| Books and Supplies (Estimated) | $400 | $800 |
| Totals | $13,773 | $27,546 |