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(link is external).

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 2024-25 Yearly Estimated Expenses 2025-26 Yearly Estimated Expenses
Comprehensive Tuition Rate $29,940 $31,900
Activity/Service Fee $280 $290
Campus Access Fee $990 $1,030
Board (Regular, Double/Triple) $6,760 $7,000
Meal Plan (Eagle or Purple Plan) $5,690 $5,900
Health Insurance (Estimated) $1,802 $1,802*
Books & Supplies (Estimated) $800 $800
Totals $46,262 $48,722

*Subject to annual adjustment 

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.

Estimated Intensive English 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 (2 semesters) to maintain full-time status under an F-1 student visa.

English Language Training (ACCESS) 2024-25 Estimated Expenses Per Semester
Tuition Rate $6,999
Examination Fee $25
Activity Fee $299
Campus Access Fee $495
Orientation Fee
(First semester only)
$135
Board
(Regular Double/Triple)
$3,380
Meal Plan
(Eagle or Purple Plan)
$2,845
Health Insurance
(Estimated)
$901
Books and Supplies
(Estimated)
$400
Totals $15,479

*Subject to annual adjustment 

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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.

2024-25 Total Program Tuition Cost: $30,300

Traditional MBA Program 2024-25 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 2024-25 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 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.

2024-25 Total Program Tuition Cost: $30,300

Master of Science Programs 2024-25 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

The Dwight Schar College of Education offers the M.Ed. in Adult Education 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.

2024-25 Total Program Tuition Cost: $22,770

M.Ed. in Adult Education 2024-25 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 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.

2024-25 Total Program Tuition Cost: $59,340

Doctorate in Leadership Studies 2024-25 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).

2024-25 Total Program Tuition Cost: $34,800

Accelerated Nursing Program 2024-25 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

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.