Working Professional MBA
Tuition & Funding
The number of WPMBA credit hours a student enrolls in each semester and each year may vary. To promote a balance between personal, professional and academic demands, WPMBA students may take up to nine credit hours per semester (six credit hours is the most common).
Are you in-person or online?
Students applying to the Working Professional MBA program can enroll as a residential in-person WPMBA student or an Online WPMBA student. Both In-Person and Online students can take in-person and online classes. Enrollment choice is used for tracking and tuition purposes. The program option chosen should reflect your preferred and predominant delivery model (see a tuition breakdown below).
Non-Residents: WPMBA students from outside Ohio who choose the Online WPMBA will not be charged out-of-state tuition but are required to pay a $200/semester non-resident surcharge.
Tuition - Typical Year One
Tuition and fees are provided below for a Year One WPMBA student who enrolls for 6 credit hours per semester during Fall, Spring, and Summer (3) semesters. Tuition is subject to change every year. View the University Registrar's tuition and fee schedule for more details.
| Online WPMBA: Typical year one (3 semesters) | tuition and fees |
|---|---|
| Ohio Resident Tuition and Fees (18 credits) | $29,001* |
| Non-Resident Tuition and Fees - $200/semester non-resident surcharge (18 credits) | $29,601* |
** Fees include Instructional Fee, General Fee and Distance Learning Fee. Enrolling in an in-person or hybrid course could adjust fees to include on campus related activities.
| In-Person WPMBA: Typical year one (3 semesters) | tuition and fees |
|---|---|
| Ohio Resident Tuition and Fees (18 credits) | $30,184* |
| Non-Resident Tuition and Fees - $1,372 per credit non-resident surcharge (18 credits) | $56,771* |
* Includes Instructional Fee, General Fee, Student Union Fee, Technology Fee, Activity Fee, Recreation Fee, and COTA Fee.
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Examples: Annual Cost at 3, 6, or 9 Credit Hours
ONLINE WPMBA 3 credit hours 6 credit hours (common) 9 credit hours Instructional Fee ($1,574 per credit) $4,722 $9,444 $12,592 ◊ General Fee $61.50 $123 $164 Distance (Online) Learning Fee $100 $100 $100 Resident: Per Semester Cost $4,883.50 $9,667.00 $12,856 Resident: 3 Semester Annual Cost $14,650.50 $29,001 $38,568 Non-Resident: 3 Semester Annual Cost $15,250.50 Δ $29,601 Δ $39,168 Δ Semesters to complete 48 credit hours 8 semesters † 6 semesters ‡ IN-PERSON WPMBA 3 credit hours 6 credit hours (common) 9 credit hours Instructional Fee ($1,574 per credit) $4,722 $9,444 $12,592 ◊ General Fee $61.50 $123 $164 Union Fee $27.90 $55.80 $74.40 In-Person Per Semester Fees* $181.50 $438.50 $438.50 Resident: Per Semester Cost $4,992.90 $10,061.30 $13,268.90 Resident: 3 Semester Annual Cost $14,978.70 $30,183.90 $39,806.70 Semesters to complete 48 credit hours 8 semesters † 6 semesters ‡ * Includes Technology Fee, Activity Fee, Recreation Fee, and COTA Fee.
Δ Includes a $200 per semester non-resident surcharge (online)
◊ Fees are not to exceed the total cost of 8 credit hours.
† Each semester at six credit hours.
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Online WPMBA Per Credit Hour Breakdown
Working Professional MBA students are required to take a minimum of 48 credit hours to graduate. Six credit hours per semester is the most common. However, students can go slower, take a semester off, or take up to 9 credit hours if desired. This flexibility helps balance personal, professional, and academic demands as required.
WPMBA Online fees per credit hour Ohio Resident Non-Ohio Resident Instructional Fee $1,574.00 $1,574.00 General Fee $20.50 $20.50 TOTAL $1,594.50 $1,594.50 WPMBA Online fees per semester Non-Ohio Resident Surcharge (online) $200.00 Distance Learning Fee $100.00 $100.00 TOTAL $100.00 $300.00 All estimated fees are as of Autumn 2024. Fees are subject to change and vary per semester based on credit hours. View the University Registrar's tuition and fee schedule for more details.
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In-Person WPMBA Per Credit Hour Breakdown
Working Professional MBA students are required to take a minimum of 48 credit hours to graduate. Six credit hours per semester is the most common. However, students can go slower, take a semester off, or take up to 9 credit hours if desired. This flexibility helps balance personal, professional, and academic demands as required.
WPMBA In-Person fees per credit hour Ohio Resident Non-Ohio Resident Instructional Fee $1,574.00 $1,574.00 General Fee $20.50 $20.50 Union Fee $9.30 $9.30 Non-Ohio Resident Surcharge (in-person) $1,477.03 TOTAL $1,603.80 $3,080.83 WPMBA In-Person fees per semester Technology Fee $261.00 $261.00 Activity Fee $37.50 $37.50 Recreation Fee $126.50 $126.50 COTA Fee $13.50 $13.50 TOTAL $438.50 $438.50 All estimated fees are as of Autumn 2024. Fees are subject to change and vary per semester based on credit hours. View the University Registrar's tuition and fee schedule for more details.
Wondering if you qualify for in-state tuition?
View the residency classification guidelines and take the online survey to determine if you qualify for in-state tuition based on law established by the Ohio Legislature.
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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. Take the online survey to determine if you may qualify for in-state tuition based on law established by the Ohio Legislature.
Military Applicants
Military applicants can automatically qualify for in-state tuition under the Ohio G.I. Promise. Fisher takes a deliberate approach to recruiting highly-qualified military service men and women. Learn more >
If you are a full-time employee of The Ohio State University pursuing a part-time program, you may be eligible for the Faculty/Staff Tuition Assistance benefit. You can view a sample employee statement summary or watch the Ohio State Employee Tuition Assistance Benefit webinar. Please note that you will be taxed on tuition as income.
Loans / Financial Aid
The majority of 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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Online WPMBA - Tuition breakdown
Six credit hour pace (most common):
WPMBA Online Fees Charge Hours Total Per Semester Annual (Three Semesters) Instructional Fee $1,574.00 6 $9,444.00 $28,332.00 General Fee $20.50 6 $123.00 $369.00 Distance Learning Fee $100.00 * $100.00 $300.00 Ohio Resident Total $4,883.50 $29,001.00 Non-Resident Total** $5,083.50 $29,601.00 * Semester charge only.
** The Non-Resident charge for online students is $200 per semester.
Three credit hour pace:
WPMBA Online Fees Charge Hours Total Per Semester Annual (Three Semesters) Instructional Fee $1,574.00 3 $4,722.00 $14,166.00 General Fee $20.50 3 $61.50 $184.50 Distance Learning Fee $100.00 * $100.00 $300.00 Ohio Resident Total $4,883.50 $14,650.50 Non-Resident Total** $5,083.50 $15,250.50** * Semester charge only.
** The Non-Resident charge for online students is $200 per semester.
Nine credit hour pace:
WPMBA Online Fees Charge Hours Total Per Semester Annual (Three Semesters) Instructional Fee $1,574.00 9*** $12,592.00 $37,776.00 General Fee $20.50 9*** $164.00 $492.00 Distance Learning Fee $100.00 * $100.00 $300.00 Ohio Resident Total $12,856.00 $38,568.00 Non-Resident Total** $13,056.00 $39,168.00** * Semester charge only.
** The Non-Resident charge for online students is $200 per semester.
*** Fees not to exceed the total cost of 8 credit hours. 9 credit hours offers a savings of one credit hour per semester.
Note: there is also a legal fee that students may choose to opt in or out of: Student Legal Services Eligibility | Ohio State
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In-Person (Flex) WPMBA - Tuition breakdown
Six credit hour pace (most common):
WPMBA In-Person Fees Charge Hours Total per semester Annual (3 semesters) Instructional Fee $1,574.00 6 $9,444.00 $28,332.00 General Fee $20.50 6 $123.00 $369.00 Union Fee $9.30 6 $55.80 $167.40 Technology Fee $261.00 * $261.00 $783.00 Activity Fee $37.50 * $37.50 $112.50 Recreation Fee $126.50 * $126.50 $379.50 COTA Fee $13.50 * $13.50 $40.50 Ohio Resident $10,061.30 $30,183.90 Non-Resident** $18,923.48 $56,770.44** * Semester charge only.
** The Non-Resident charge for in-person students is $1,477.03 per credit hour.
Three credit hour pace:
Fees Charge # Hrs Total per semester Annual cost (3 semesters) Instructional Fee $1,574.00 3 $4,722.00 $14,166.00 In-Person Fees◊ $270.90 $812.70 Ohio Resident $4,992.90 $14,978.70 Non-Resident** $9,423.99 $28,271.97 ◊ 'In-Person Fees' include the General Fee, Union Fee, Technology Fee, Activity Fee, Recreation Fee (not applicable at three credit hours), and COTA fee.
** The Non-Resident charge for in-person students is $1,477.03 per credit hour.
Nine credit hour pace:
Fees Charge # Hrs Total per semester Annual cost (3 semesters) Instructional Fee $1,574.00 9*** $12,592.00 $377,776.00 In-Person Fees◊ $676.90 $2,030.70 Ohio Resident $13,268.90 $39.806.70 Non-Resident** $25,085.14 $75,255.42 ◊ 'Other Fees' include the General Fee, Union Fee, Technology Fee, Activity Fee, Recreation Fee (not applicable at three credit hours), and COTA fee.
** The Non-Resident charge for in-person students is $1,477.03 per credit hour.
*** Fees not to exceed the total cost of 8 credit hours. 9 credit hours offers a savings of one credit hour per semester.
Note: there is also a legal fee that students may choose to opt in or out of: Student Legal Services Eligibility | Ohio State
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Example tuition/fee breakdown at 3, 6, and 9 credit hours
Flex (in-person) WPMBA 3 credit hours 6 credit hours (common) 9 credit hours Ohio Resident ($1,603.80 per credit hour*) $4,811.40 $9,622.80 $12,830.40 ◊ Other per semester fees** $181.50 $438.50 $438.50 Per semester cost, Ohio Resident $4,992.90 $10,061.30 13,268.90 Annual cost (3 semesters) $14,978.70 $30,183.90 $39,806.70 Semesters to complete 48 credit hours 8 semesters † 6 semesters ‡ Online WPMBA 3 credit hours 6 credit hours (common) 9 credit hours Ohio Resident ($1,594.50 per credit hour*) $4,783.50 $9,567 $12,756.00 ◊ Distance Learning Fee per semester $100 $100 $100 Per Semester Cost, Ohio Resident $4,883.50 $9,667.00 $13,056.00 Annual cost (3 semesters), Ohio Resident $14,650.50 $29,001 $38,568 Annual cost (3 semesters), Non-ResidentΔ $15,250.50 $29,601 $39,168 Semesters to complete 48 credit hours 8 semesters † 6 semesters ‡ * Includes Instructional Fees and the $20.50 per credit hour General Fee. The $9.30 per credit Student Union Fee is also included for in-person (flex) only.
** Includes Technology Fee (flat fee for six or more credit hours), Activity Fee, Recreation Fee (flat fee for four or more credit hours), and COTA Fee.
Δ $200/semester non-resident surcharge (online)
◊ Fees not to exceed the total cost of 8 credit hours.
† Each semester at six credit hours.
‡ Five semesters at nine credit hours with 3 credit hours in the last semester.
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