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 |