Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Ohio Dominican University is committed to international education and we will do everything we can to make earning your degree at ODU affordable.
International students must demonstrate their ability to meet their education costs and living expenses when applying for a student visa.
Estimated Cost of Attendance for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
| Before Scholarship | After Scholarship | |
| Full Time Tuition & Fees* | $36,220 | $21,220 |
| Dormitory | $6,550 | $0** / $4,550 |
| Meal Plan | $5,998 | $5,998 |
| Personal Expenses & Insurance | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $53,268/year | $36,268/year $31,718** (first year) |
For a complete overview of ODU’s Cost of Attendance, click here.
*Total tuition and fees based on full-time undergraduate enrollment, international
student fee, orientation fee, and student services fee.
**First year on-campus housing is FREE with the Global Connections Grant. After the
first year, students are responsible for the cost of housing at a discounted rate
through our International Student Grant.
International students must demonstrate their ability to meet their education costs and living expenses when applying for a student visa.
Estimated Cost of Attendance for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
| Tuition & Fees* | $14,142 |
| Housing & Food** | $11,502 |
| Personal Expenses & Insurance*** | $6,500 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $32,144/year |
For a complete overview of ODU’s Cost of Attendance, click here.
* Estimate based on cost of attendance information found here applicable to Graduate Traditional Fall or Spring Semester 6+ Credit Hours. Total
may vary by individual student and program.
** Estimate based on cost of attendance information found here applicable to Graduate Traditional Fall or Spring Semester 6+ Credit Hours. Total
may vary by student and living situation.
*** Health insurance, books, entertainment and personal needs.
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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/.
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
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.
Undergraduate Students
International students admitted to Ohio Dominican for undergraduate study may be eligible
for an ODU Scholarship Package, 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.
There are also opportunities for scholarships from outside private and public organizations.