Tuition & Funding
On average, 75% of our full-time MBA students receive some form of merit-based funding, consisting of scholarships, graduate assistantships, and/or fellowships.
Learn about merit-based funding
The approximate tuition and fees listed below are based on the 2023-2024 academic year (one year) and are subject to change each year. Fisher's Graduate Programs Office encourages you to view the University Registrar's complete tuition and fee schedule.
| One Academic Year (the Full-Time MBA program is a two-year program) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Ohio Resident Tuition and Fees* | $31,285 |
| Non-Resident and International Student Tuition and Fees* | $60,124 |
*Includes the following: General Tuition & Instruction, Student Activity Fee, Student Union Fee, Recreation Fee, Learning-Technology Fee, COTA Bus Fee.
| Full-Time MBA Breakdown | Charge | Hrs | Semester | Total per Semester | Total per Academic Year (AU23 & SP24) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructional Fee | $1,859.50 | 8* | $14,876.00 | $29,752.00 | |
| General Fee | $31.25 | 8* | $250 | $500 | |
| Union Fee | $9.30 | 8* | $74.40 | $148.80 | |
| Technology Fee | $261.00 | 1 | $261.00 | $522.00 | |
| Activity Fee | $37.50 | 1 | $37.50 | $75.00 | |
| Recreation Fee | $130 | 1 | $130 | $260 | |
| COTA Fee | $130 | 1 | $13.50 | $27.00 | |
| Total (Resident) | $15,642.40 | $31,284.80 (resident) | |||
| Non-Resident Charge | $1,802.43 | 8* | $14,419.50 | $28,839 | |
| Total (Non-Resident) | $30,061.90 | $60,123.80 (non-resident) |
*Per credit hour fee is not to exceed the total cost of 8 credit hours.
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $12,096 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,082 |
| Miscellaneous / Personal | $5,922 |
| Student Health Insurance* (shi.osu.edu) | $3,366 |
| Total | $22,466 |
* The amount listed above is for a single domestic student with comprehensive coverage. Student health insurance is optional in certain cases.
Forever Buckeye
If a student graduated from an Ohio high school and will be a resident of Ohio as of the first day of the term attending, a student will be considered an Ohio resident whether they lived in Ohio prior to the beginning of the term or not. Forever Buckeye information
After living in Ohio for at least 12 consecutive months, Non-Ohio residents can apply for Ohio residency if they meet specific guidelines for residency. Ohio Residency for Tuition
Military Applicants
Military applicants will automatically qualify for in-state tuition under the Ohio G.I. Promise. Learn more about how Fisher supports military service men and women. Military & Veteran Benefits
Financing Your DegreeFisher Scholarships (merit-based)
All Full-Time MBA applicants are considered for merit-based awards, ranging in value from $1,500 to the full cost of tuition. While some of these scholarships may require particular qualifications, such as prior academic performance or work experience, several scholarships are free of stipulations. These awards will be assigned based on a candidate’s potential to contribute to the classroom experience.
Just a few scholarship opportunities at Fisher
- Exclusive academic awards and professional development grants
- Up to $50,000 National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Scholarship (HBCU, NBMBAA Member-at-large, OSU Alumni Scholarship, Military)
- Active military and veteran scholarships
- and many more!
Fisher Graduate Assistantships
50% tuition coverage, 10-hours a week
Each year Fisher awards 10-20 new graduate assistantships to the incoming MBA class. Graduate Assistants are selected for placement based upon their skills and department needs, and how those align with program needs. The MBA Admissions Committee will use your application and interview to determine whether you will be awarded a GA position. They typically involve a 10-hour-per-week work schedule, which translates into a 50 percent tuition waiver as well as a monthly stipend during the academic year.
Fisher MBA Leadership Fellow
100% tuition coverage, 20-hour a week
A select number of highly qualified candidates will be identified as Fisher MBA Leadership Fellows. Fellows are among the most competitive awards given to incoming MBA students and are therefore chosen carefully on the basis of outstanding academic, professional, and personal achievement, as well as potential for success in the MBA program. As with Graduate Assistants, Fisher Fellows are selected for placement based upon their skills and department needs, and how those align with program needs. The MBA Admissions Committee will use your application and interview to determine whether you will awarded a Fisher MBA Leadership Fellow position. They typically involve a 20-hour-per-week work schedule, which translates into a 100% tuition waiver, as well as a monthly stipend during the academic year.
Merit-Based Cash Awards or Combination Awards
The Full-Time MBA program also offers limited, merit-based cash awards to select incoming students. Awards may range from $1,000 to full-tuition and/or a combination award that consists of a cash award + a 10-hour Graduate Assistantship. The MBA Admissions Committee will use your application and interview to determine whether you qualify for these awards. There is no additional application or information needed from the student for this consideration, but we encourage you to fully complete your application to create the best opportunity for consideration for this competitive financial support.
Loans
Some MBA students use loans to finance their education, either in total or in part, and many sources of loans exist. Federal loans are available for domestic students only.
For more information regarding the Federal loan program please visit the Student Financial Aid website.
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