2023-2024 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 2022-2023 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 |
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Comprehensive Tuition Rate | $27,720 |
Activity/Service Fee | $270 |
Campus Access Fee | $920 |
Board (Regular, Double/Triple) | $6,500 |
Meal Plan (Eagle or Purple Plan) | $6,020 |
Health Insurance (Estimated) | $1,686 |
Books & Supplies (Estimated) | $800 |
Totals | $43,916 |
International Freshman Awards for 2022-23
Scholarship | HS GPA | Award | Renewal GPA |
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International Presidential | 3.80 - 4.00 | $11,500 | 3.00 |
International Provost | 3.50 - 3.79 | $10,500 | 2.75 |
International Director | 3.00 - 3.49 | $9,500 | 2.00 |
International Ambassador | 2.70 - 2.99 | $7,500 | 2.00 |
International Rising Eagle* | 2.50 - 2.69 | $2,000 | 2.00 |
N/A | <2.50 | $0 | N/A |
*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 23/SP.
International Transfer Awards 2022-23
Scholarship | HS GPA | Award | Renewal GPA |
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International Transfer | 3.75 - 4.00 | $8,000 | 3.00 |
International Transfer | 3.50 - 3.74 | $6,000 | 2.75 |
International Transfer | 3.25 - 3.49 | $5,000 | 2.00 |
International Transfer | 3.00 - 3.24 | $4,000 | 2.00 |
International Transfer | 2.70 - 2.99 | $3,000 | 2.00 |
N/A | <2.70 | $0 | N/A |
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 |
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Tuition (Minimum Full-Time Status) | $11,460 |
Learning Technology Fee ($44/credit hr) | $660 |
Off Campus Living Expenses (Estimated) | $6,000 |
Activity Fee | $270 |
Health Insurance (Estimated) | $1,821 |
Books and Supplies (Estimated) | $800 |
Totals | $21,011 |
One-Year International MBA Program | Yearly Estimated Expenses |
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Comprehensive Tuition Rate | $36,420 |
Learning Technology Fee ($44/credit hr) | $1,320 |
Off Campus Living Expenses (Estimated) | $6,000 |
Activity Fee | $270 |
Health Insurance (Estimated) | $1,821 |
Books and Supplies (Estimated) | $800 |
Totals | $46,631 |
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 |
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Tuition (Minimum Full-Time Status) | $9,300 |
Learning Technology Fee ($44/credit hr) | $660 |
Off Campus Living Expenses (Estimated) | $6,000 |
Activity Fee | $270 |
Health Insurance (Estimated) | $1,821 |
Books and Supplies (Estimated) | $800 |
Totals | $18,851 |
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 |
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Tuition (Minimum Full-Time Status) | $11,940 |
Learning Technology Fee ($44/credit hr) | $792 |
Off Campus Living Expenses (Estimated) | $6,000 |
Activity Fee | $270 |
Health Insurance (Estimated) | $1,821 |
Books and Supplies (Estimated) | $800 |
Totals | $21,623 |
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 |
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Tuition (3 Terms) | $25,860 |
Off Campus Living Expenses (Estimated) | $6,000 |
Learning Technology Fee | $780 |
Course Fees (Estimated) | $2,700 |
Activity Fee | $270 |
Health Insurance (Estimated) | $1,821 |
Books and Supplies (Estimated) | $800 |
Totals | $38,231 |
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) | Estimated Expenses Per Semester | Yearly Estimated Expenses |
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Tuition Rate | $6,950 | $13,900 |
Examination Fee | $25 | $50 |
Activity/Service Fee | $180 | $360 |
Campus Access Fee | $460 | $920 |
Orientation Fee | $67.50 | $135 |
Board (Regular Double/Triple) | $3,250 | $6,500 |
Meal Plan (Eagle or Purple Plan) | $3,010 | $6,020 |
Health Insurance (Estimated) | $843 | $1,686 |
Books and Supplies (Estimated) | $400 | $800 |
Totals | $15,185.50 | $30,371 |