Navigating financial aid and college costs can be confusing, but MSU staff members are here to help. The Office of Financial Aid can assist you and your family in determining the best funding options for you. Our staff are here to help you understand the process of applying for aid and the types of assistance available. Email your financial aid counselor or contact the Office of Financial Aid at 606-783-2011 to schedule an appointment.
Tuition and Fee Schedule
MSU's tuition and fee schedule has been simplified so that you can easily see what you'll pay and to allow you more flexibility in taking classes online, hybrid or traditionally. For information regarding student bills, or the payment of tuition and fees, email a billing representative or contact the Office of Accounting and Financial Services at 606-783-2019.
Fall 2018 & Spring 2019 SemesterS (effective July 1, 2018)
| UNDERGRADUATE |
Per Semester |
| Full Time - Kentucky residents and Ohio reciprocity counties* (taking 12-18 hours, undergraduate) |
$4,375 |
| Full Time - Out-of-state students (taking 12-18 hours, undergraduate) |
$6,613 |
| Full Time - International students (taking 12-18 hours, undergraduate) |
$11,088 |
| Part Time - Kentucky residents and Ohio reciprocity counties* |
$365 per credit hour |
| Part Time - Out-of-state students |
$552 per credit hour |
| Part Time - International students |
$925 per credit hour |
| GRADUATE |
Per Semester |
| Kentucky residents, out-of-state residents, or international students |
$570 per credit hour |
| FEES |
|
| Mandatory Fee - Recreation and Wellness Center |
$9/credit hour (max. $100 per semester) |
| Mandatory Facility Fee |
$5/credit hour (max. $60 per semester) |
| Internet Course Fee |
$15/credit hour |
Winter 2018 and Summer 2019 Terms
| UNDERGRADUATE |
Per Credit Hour Rate |
| Part Time - Kentucky residents and Ohio reciprocity counties* |
$365 per credit hour |
| Part Time - Out-of-state students |
$552 per credit hour |
| Part Time - International students |
$925 per credit hour |
| GRADUATE |
|
| Kentucky residents, out-of-state residents, or international students |
$570 per credit hour |
| FEES |
|
| Mandatory Fee - Recreation and Wellness Center |
$9/credit hour (max. $100 per semester) |
| Mandatory Facility Fee |
$5/credit hour (max. $60 per semester) |
| Internet Course Fee |
$15/credit hour |
*Reciprocity counties in Ohio include: Adams, Athens, Brown, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pike, Scioto and Vinton.
Additional costs
- Housing - The estimated cost for housing is about $2,600 per semester. View housing options.
- Meal Plan - The estimated cost for meal plan is about $1,690 per semester (minimum). Cost of plans varies. View meal plan options.
- Many courses may have additional fees for labs and materials. View course fees.
- To determine your complete cost to attend, please use the Interactive Cost Estimation Sheet to input cost and financial aid data. This will allow you to compare your total estimated costs to your total estimated financial aid.
Notes:
- Full-time status is achieved for undergraduate students when enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester.
- Undergraduate students enrolled in more than 18 credit hours per semester will be charged the full-time rate plus the additional per credit hour rate for each credit hour above 18.
- Out-of-state and international undergraduate students enrolled exclusively in internet courses and/or enrolled exclusively at a regional campus center will be assessed tuition and fees at the undergraduate resident rate. Academic courses delivered with at least 50% of the instruction online are categorized as internet courses.
What is the facility fee for?
The facility fee is a mandatory fee that will be used to pay repair expenditures for facilities that support the instructional mission of the university. This fee is required to be paid by all students (undergraduate, graduate, full-time, part-time and online students). This mandatory fee is $5 per credit hour with a maximum charge of $60 a semester.
Why do online students have to pay the facility fee?
The University must maintain physical facilities to offer online classes as well as face-to-face classes. (Ex. Facilities for instructors, technology equipment/staff, student support services, etc.).
Student Recreation and Wellness Center Fee – Is this a new fee?
No, this fee was previously included in tuition rates, but is now being charged separately to be more transparent. This fee is required to be paid by all students (undergraduate, graduate, full-time, part-time and online students). This mandatory fee is $9 per credit hour with a maximum charge of $100 a semester.
Why do online students have to pay the Student Recreation and Wellness Center fee?
This is a mandatory fee for all students (undergraduate, graduate, full-time, part-time and online students). Several years ago, MSU students voted and received Board of Regents approval to implement a $100 per semester mandatory fee to provide resources to pay for the construction of a new Recreation and Wellness Center. The mandatory fee is used to pay the annual debt service payment for the facility. The Recreation and Wellness Center was completed in 2011 and students will pay the mandatory fee until the debt service for this facility is paid in full.
Why am I charged an online course fee?
This fee offsets additional costs incurred to provide online instruction, such as software and technology expenditures.
Why was there an increase in the online course fee?
This was set to offset increases in instructional and other operating costs and to also offset the loss in state funding.
Why is there a service fee to use a credit or debit card to make a payment on my student account?
MSU implemented a 1.5% credit/debit card service fee on July 1, 2018. MSU is charged credit card processing fees by our credit card processing company to accept and process debit and credit cards. To help cover the cost of these fees, MSU implemented a 1.5% service fee to accept debit and credit cards.
Is there a fee if I pay on my student account with an electronic check/ACH payment?
No, there is no fee to make a payment on your account using an electronic check. You will need your bank routing number and your checking account number to pay with an electronic check.
Will the Recreation & Wellness Center Fee or facility fee be covered by a tuition waiver?
No, tuition waivers are only for tuition charges on your student bill.