Tuition & Fees

The DULA makes every effort to keep students costs to a minimum. Please note that Dongguk University Los Angeles reserves the right to change all fees and charges, including tuition, in anytime without notice.

Tuition and fees for international students are the same as for domestic students.

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Master’s Program (MSOM) Tuition & Fees

The estimated cost of tuition for Master’s of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) at Dongguk University Los Angeles is $50,998. This estimate includes all the required tuition, fees, textbook, supplies and clinical malpractice insurance costs. There will be costs such as transportation, room and board, and etc., for which the student is responsible, that are not stated below.

Tuition Fee for Non-matriculated students:

  • Non-matriculated Student in Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) courses or Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine (DATM) foundational courses: $315 per didactic unit and $18 per clinical hours
  • Non-matriculated Student in Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine (DATM) advanced doctoral level courses: $640 per didactic unit and $29 per clinical hours

Tuition and fees for international students are the same as for domestic students.

Tuition and fees listed in published schedules or student accounts are subject to change without notice.

Total Charges for Current Period of Attendance: $1,102

Estimated Total Charges for the Entire Educational Program:  $50,998

Total Charges Student is Obligated to Pay Upon Enrollment: $110

*Charges subject to change after enrollment depending on transfer credits and enrollment.

Total Charges Student Is Obligated To Pay Upon Enrollment $110
Application Fee (Non-Refundable) $100
Student ID Card (Non-Refundable) $10
Total Charges For A Period Of Attendance $1,102
Tuition for First Term (Based on Minimum Part-Time Academic Enrollment: 6 units @ $167 per unit) $1,002
Quarterly Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $50
Quarterly Facility and Technology Fee $50
Estimated Total Charges For The Entire Educational Program $50,998
Tuition, Total Didactic Units Required: 213 units @ $167 per unit $35,571
Tuition, Total Intern Hours: 960 hours @ $12 per unit $11,520
Quarterly Registration Fee: Based on 16 Quarter Terms @ $50 per quarter (Non-Refundable)  $800
Quarterly Facility and Technology Fee: Based on 16 Quarter Terms @ $50 per quarter $800
Estimated Cost of Books (Books are not sold by the school. The purchase and/or acquisition of the books are the student’s sole responsibility.) $1,340
Equipment $0
Lab Supplies or Kits $0
Other Learning Media $0
Uniforms or Other Special Protective Clothing – Required $60
Housing Accommodation Fee (Housing not offered) $0
Tutoring $0
Assessment Fees for Transfer of Credits $0
Fees to Transfer Credits $100
Student Tuition Recovery Fund, One-Time (Non-Refundable), $2.50 per $1,000 of tuition fee $127
Graduation Fee (Non-Refundable) $200
MCE Application $50
CGE Application  $100
Clinic Malpractice Insurance Fee: 6 quarters @ $55 per quarter $330

Dual Doctoral and Master’s Program (DATM + MSOM) Tuition & Fees

Students have the option to enroll in a dual degree program, pursuing both the MSOM and DATM programs, or they can choose to enroll exclusively in the standalone Doctorate (DATM) program.

  • Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) program coursework: 213 didactic units and 48 clinical units
  • Plus additional coursework at the advanced, doctoral level: 30 didactic units and 2 clinical units

Tuition Fee for Non-matriculated students:

  • Non-matriculated Student in Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) courses or Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine (DATM) foundational courses: $315 per didactic unit and $18 per clinical hours
  • Non-matriculated Student in Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine (DATM) advanced doctoral level courses: $640 per didactic unit and $29 per clinical hours

Total Charges for Current Period of Attendance: $1,102

Estimated Total Charges for the Entire Educational Program:  $62,251

Total Charges Student is Obligated to Pay Upon Enrollment: $110

*Charges subject to change after enrollment depending on transfer credits and enrollment.

Total Charges Student Is Obligated To Pay Upon Enrollment $110
Application Fee (Non-Refundable) $100
Student ID Card (Non-Refundable) $10
Total Charges For A Period Of Attendance $1,102
Tuition for First Term (Based on Minimum Part-Time Academic Enrollment: 6 units @ $167 per unit) $1,002
Quarterly Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $50
Quarterly Facility and Technology Fee $50
Estimated Total Charges For The Entire Educational Program $62,251
Tuition, Total Didactic Units Required: 213 units @ $167 per unit $35,571
Tuition, Total Intern Hours: 960 hours @ $12 per unit $11,520
Tuition, Total Didactic Units Required: 30 units @ $315 per unit, Doctorate level $9,450
Tuition, Total Intern Hours: 40 hours @ $18 per unit, Doctorate level
 $720
Quarterly Registration Fee: Based on 16 Quarter Terms @ $50 per quarter (Non-Refundable) $800
Quarterly Facility and Technology Fee: Based on 16 Quarter Terms @ $50 per quarter $800
Estimated Cost of Books (Books are not sold by the school. The purchase and/or acquisition of the books are the student’s sole responsibility.) $2,340
Equipment $0
Lab Supplies or Kits $0
Other Learning Media $0
Uniforms or Other Special Protective Clothing – Required $60
Housing Accommodation Fee (Housing not offered) $0
Tutoring $0
Assessment Fees for Transfer of Credits $0
Fees to Transfer Credits $100
Student Tuition Recovery Fund, One-Time (Non-Refundable), $2.50 per $1,000 of tuition fee $155
Graduation Fee (Non-Refundable) $200
MCE Application $50
CGE Application  $100
Clinic Malpractice Insurance Fee: 6 quarters @ $55 per quarter $385

Doctorate Program (DATM) Tuition & Fees

The estimated cost of tuition for Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine (DATM) at Dongguk University Los Angeles is $11,700. This estimate includes all the required tuition, fees, textbook, supplies and clinical malpractice insurance costs. There will be costs such as transportation, room and board, and etc., for which the student is responsible, that are not stated below.

  • Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine (DATM) program coursework: 30 didactic units (300 didactic lecture hours) and 2 clinical units (40 clinical hours)

Tuition Fee for Non-matriculated students:

  • Non-matriculated Student in Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine (DATM) advanced doctoral level courses: $640 per didactic unit and $29 per clinical hours

Total charges for the current period of attendance: $3,880

Estimated total charges for the entire educational program: $11,700

Total charges student is obligated to pay upon enrollment: $110

*Charges subject to change after enrollment depending on transfer credits and enrollment.

Total Charges Student Is Obligated To Pay Upon Enrollment $110
Application Fee (Non-Refundable) $100
Student ID Card (Non-Refundable) $10
Total Charges For A Period Of Attendance $1,102
Tuition for First Term (Based on Minimum Part-Time Academic Enrollment: 6 units @ $167 per unit) $1,002
Quarterly Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) $50
Quarterly Facility and Technology Fee $50
Estimated Total Charges For The Entire Educational Program $11,700
Tuition, Total Didactic Units Required: 30 units @ $315 per unit $9,450
Tuition, Total Intern Hours: 40 hours @ $18 per unit, Doctorate level $720
Quarterly Registration Fee: Based on 3 Quarter Terms @ $50 per quarter (Non-Refundable) $150
Quarterly Facility and Technology Fee: Based on 3 Quarter Terms @ $50 per quarter
$150
Estimated Cost of Books (Books are not sold by the school. The purchase and/or acquisition of the books are the student’s sole responsibility.) $940
Equipment $0
Lab Supplies or Kits $0
Other Learning Media $0
Uniforms or Other Special Protective Clothing – Required $60
Housing Accommodation Fee (Housing not offered) $0
Tutoring $0
Assessment Fees for Transfer of Credits $0
Fees to Transfer Credits $0
Student Tuition Recovery Fund, One-Time (Non-Refundable), $0.50 per $1,000 of tuition fee $30
Graduation Fee (Non-Refundable) $200

Supplemental Educational Fees

Additional Fees (Non-refundable)
International Student Processing Fee $100
I-20 re-issue and/or extension processing, OT, etc.  $50
Transfer Credit Evaluation Fee (Prior to Matriculation)  $100
Transfer Credit Evaluation Fee (During Matriculation)  $50 / course
Late Didactic Class Registration Fee  $100
Drop Class (from the first day of new academic quarter)  $20 / Each Class
Changing Clinic Shifts  $20 / Each Shift
Mid-Curriculum Exam (MCE)  $50
Comprehensive Graduation Exam (CGE)  $100
Special Condition of Scheduled CGE Fee  $350
Makeup Final Exam  $100 / Exam
Challenge Exam  50% of tuition
Class Audit Fee  Free for 1st time, then 50% of tuition
Course Incompletion / Grade Change  $50
Quarterly Clinic Malpractice Insurance Fee  $55 
Clinic ID Card $10 Certificate of Attendance  $10 (Express $15) 
Certificate of Graduation  $10 (Express $15) 
Certificate of Clinical Training  $5 (Express $10)
 Certificate of Letter  $5 
Certificate of Patient Log (Including Notarization Fee)  $60 
Clean Needle Technique Certificate Re-issue  $5 
Diploma Re-issue  $100 
Official Transcript  $15 
Tuition Verification  $10 (Express $15) 
Parking  $50 / Academic Quarter ($5 / Day) 
Returned Check Charge  $25 
Scanning Service  $3 
Mailing Service (Domestic and Certified)  $5 
Mailing Service (International)  Cost + $5 Handling Fee