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Ohio Dominican University is committed to international education and we will do everything we can to make earning your degree at ODU affordable.

Tuition & Fees

  • Tuition & Fees - Undergraduate
    Undergraduate tuition, fees and expenses for international students. 

    Note: There are two semester in an academic year.

    Estimated Costs for the 2020-2021 Academic Year
    Tuition
    $16,150 per semester
    Room & Board
    $5,260-$6,680 per semester
    Activity Fee  $290 per semester
    International Student Programming Fee
    $150 per semester
    Health Insurance Please see International Office
    Personal Expenses $5,077 per year
    We also recommend that you bring $2,000 to $4,000 to cover initial expenses. These funds will be used for expenses such as books, meals, supplies, transportation, etc.

    Do not carry cash - consider travelers checks, checking card, credit card or a bank draft.
  • Tuition & Fees - Graduate
    Graduate tuition, fees and expenses for international students. 

    Note: There are two semester in an academic year.

    Estimates Costs for the 2020-2021 Academic Year
    Tuition & Fees (full-time, two semesters, 9 credits per semester)
    $11,250
    Health Insurance Please see International Office
    Living & Personal Expenses (includes room, meals, books, supplies, transportation) $14,200
    We also recommend that you bring $2,000 to $4,000 to cover initial expenses. Do not carry cash - consider travelers checks, checking card, credit card or a bank draft.
  • Parking Permit Costs
    Full Academic Year $0
    Fall or Spring Only $0
    Summer Only $0
    Order Parking Permit

  • Health Insurance

    Health insurance is required by ODU and is a necessity in the U.S. because the cost of health care is extremely expensive. Students are responsible for reporting proof of insurance to the International Office each semester.

    ODU's preferred insurance partner is ISP and students can self-enroll online, here: coverage2u.com/school/ohio-dominican-university/.

  • Paying Your Tuition & Fees
    Ohio Dominican's Business Office issues an online billing statement for each semester's tuition and fees. Subsequent monthly statements are issued for accounts with unpaid balances. 

    All payments are made with a credit or debit card online through ODU's Online Bill Pay system.

    View Billing Info & Procedures

Financial Aid & Scholarships

  • Global Connections Grant

    Ohio Dominican’s Global Connections Grant provides free on-campus housing to undergraduate international students during their first year attending ODU.

    Global Connections Grant Benefits:

    • All international applicants are considered for the grant during the admissions review process.
    • Combine with any merit scholarships earned.
    • Valid for first full year attending Ohio Dominican.* 

    *You are responsible for any housing costs on or off-campus once your first-year of undergraduate studies at ODU is complete. This grant does not cover your meal plan and other board costs.

  • Scholarships & Award Packages
    Undergraduate Students

    International students admitted to Ohio Dominican for undergraduate study may be eligible for merit scholarships, on-campus jobs, and more to help pay for tuition and housing.
    • International Academic Achievement Scholarship – Up to $15,000 for each year of study (Minimum 3.0 GPA)
    • International Academic Opportunity Scholarship – Up to $13,000 for each year of study (Minimum 2.5 GPA)
    • International Student Grant – Up to an additional $2,000 supplemental grant for on-campus housing
    • ELS Award – Up to an additional $1,000 per year for students who transfer to ODU after completing requirements at an ELS Center
    • International Catholic High School Award – Up to an additional $1,000 per year for students who join ODU after graduating from a Catholic high school located overseas
    • Council of International Schools Student Award – Up to an additional $1,500 per year for students who graduated from an international school
    • Phi Theta Kappa Award – Additional $1,000 per year for students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa
    • ODU Work Study Award – Up to an additional $2,000 per year for international students who work on campus
    • Vietnamese Academic Excellence Award – Up to an additional $2,000 per year
    • International Baccalaureate Achievement Award – Up to an additional $2,000 per year
    Graduate Students

    There is no institutional aid for graduate students at Ohio Dominican. Students are encouraged to seek funding through outside organizations.
  • Scholarship Resources
    There are also opportunities for scholarships from outside private and public organizations.