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.

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Estimated Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate 2025-26 Yearly Estimated Expenses 2026-27 Yearly Estimated Expenses
Comprehensive Tuition Rate $31,900 $35,400
Activity/Service Fee $290 $300
Campus Access Fee $1,030 $1,060
Board (Regular, Double/Triple) $7,000 $7,250
Meal Plan (Eagle or Purple Plan) $5,900 $6,280
Health Insurance (Estimated) $1,810* $1,810*
Books & Supplies (Estimated) $800 $800
Totals $48,722 $52,900

*Subject to annual adjustment 

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International undergraduate students who are first-year freshman or transferring to Ashland University from another school may be eligible to receive a renewable, merit-based scholarship if they meet certain qualifying cumulative grade point averages. Students must be pursuing their first bachelor's degree, enrolled full-time, and charged the AU comprehensive tuition rate.

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Estimated Graduate Tuition & Fees

The Richard E. and Sandra J. Dauch College of Business and Economics’ world-class MBA program 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
(30 Credits)		 2025-26 Yearly Estimated Expenses 2026-27 Yearly Estimated Expenses
Tuition (12 credits/year) $10,380 $10,380
Living Expenses (Estimated) $7,000 $7,000
Activity Fee $290 $300
Health Insurance (Estimated) $1,802 $1,810
Books, Supplies and Other Fees (Estimated) $1,875 $2,020
Totals $21,347 $21,510

 

One-Year International MBA Program
(30 Credits)		 2025-26 Yearly Estimated Expenses 2026-27 Yearly Estimated Expenses
Tuition $37,500 $37,500
Living Expenses (Estimated) $7,000 $7,000
Activity Fee $290 $300
Health Insurance (Estimated) $1,802 $1,810
Books, Supplies and Other Fees (Estimated) $1,875 $2,020
Totals $48,467 $48,630

The Richard E. and Sandra J. Dauch College of Business and Economics’ offers Master of Science programs in both Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management. These programs equip international students with advanced skills and knowledge for today's competitive job market. F-1 visa holders must maintain full-time status by enrolling in a minimum of six (6) credit hours per semester for two out of three semesters per academic year.

Master of Science Programs
(30 Credits)		 2025-26 Yearly Estimated Expenses 2026-27 Yearly Estimated Expenses
Tuition (12 credits/year) $11,100 $11,100
Living Expenses (Estimated) $7,000 $7,000
Activity Fee $290 $300
Health Insurance (Estimated) $1,802 $1,810
Books, Supplies and Other Fees (Estimated) $1,830 $2,020
Totals $22,022 $22,230

The Dwight Schar College of Education offers the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century (TL-21) program for students seeking in-person programming under an F-1 student visa. The program requires 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.

Master of Education Program
(30-33 Credits)		 2025-26 Yearly Estimated Expenses 2026-27 Yearly Estimated Expenses
Tuition (15 credits/year) $9,750 $9,750
Living Expenses (Estimated) $7,000 $7,000
Activity Fee $290 $300
Health Insurance (Estimated) $1,802 $1,810
Books, Supplies and Other Fees (Estimated) $1,830 $2,020
Totals $20,672 $20,880

The Dwight Schar College of Education’s 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
(59 Credits)		 2025-26 Yearly Estimated Expenses 2026-27 Yearly Estimated Expenses
Tuition (15 credits/year) $11,250 $11,250
Off Campus Living Expenses (Estimated) $7,000 $7,000
Activity Fee $290 $300
Health Insurance (Estimated) $1,802 $1,810
Books, Supplies and Other Fees (Estimated) $1,830 $2,020
Totals $22,172 $22,380
Ashland Theological Seminary (ATS) offers a range of degree programs designed to prepare leaders in a number of ministry applications. Our degrees are diverse in scope, but share a single focus: the centrality of Christ and the Scriptures.
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