Fall & Spring Costs
The cost of the program will depend on your in-state (Ohio resident), out-of-state (all others), or international tuition status. Because you are required to take 12 credit hours per semester, a flat tuition rate applies to spring and fall semester costs when you enroll for 11-16 semester hours. For more detailed information, please refer to the Kent State University tuition details on the Admissions website.
There is also a non-refundable, non-transferable program fee of $2,000 USD for the spring and fall semesters. In addition, you should budget for such expenses as food, personal spending, incidentals, and all travel-related expenses, which are not included in your tuition and program fee.
If you are a current Kent State Student, you will be responsible for paying Kent State University tuition costs plus the non-refundable, non-transferable program fee.
Additional Cost Estimates*
| Cost Type | Low | High | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| School related supplies, books and class materials per semester | $30 USD | $650 USD | $178 USD |
| Weekly food costs | $25 USD | $300 USD | $105 USD |
| Weekly transportation costs | $10 USD | $100 USD | $30 USD |
| Weekly recreational costs | $5 USD | $100 USD | $40 USD |
| Shopping and gifts per semester | $30 USD | $4,000 USD | $520 USD |
*Based on averages from student evaluation responses.
Spring & Fall Costs Worksheet
| MY COSTS | APPLIED TO KSU STUDENT ACCOUNT | NYC EXPENSES* |
| Books/supplies | $230 USD | |
| Miscellaneous (medical insurance, personal expenses, laundry, cell phone, laptop, etc.) | $1,560 USD | |
| Housing | $5,500+ USD | |
| Food | $1,500 USD | |
| Tuition | $5,106/$9,544 USD * | |
| Program Fee | $2,000 USD | |
| Transportation (flight, ground, local) | $634+ USD ** | |
| Total A | $7,106/$11,544 USD | $9,424+ USD |
| MY STUDY AWAY RESOURCES | MY STUDY AWAY FUNDS |
| Financial Aid (grants, scholarships) | |
| Savings | |
| Other funding | |
| My Federal loans | |
| Total B |
| Total A (My Costs) | Total B (My Funds) | Total C (Parent PLUS Loan or Alternative Loan) |
| $16,530/$20,968 USD |
* These are estimates based on averages from student evaluation responses. Full tuition details can be found by reviewing Tuition & Fees available through the Bursar's Office.
**Average price for a roundtrip flight from Akron, OH to New York City and 4 monthly MetroCards.