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.
If you have any questions regarding tuition and fees, please contact our Front Office at frontdesk@dula.edu.
Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 6:30pm, Monday – Friday.
Phone Number: (213) 487-0110
Fax Number: (213) 487-0527
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 $51,201. 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.
MSOM Program Tuition | |
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Didactic (course) instruction | $167 per unit |
Clinic Instruction | $12 per clinic hour |
Total Tuition | $47,091 |
Books/Supplies | |
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$1,500 |
Fees | |
See Below |
Doctorate Program (MSOM + DATM) Tuition & Fees
Students enrolling in the Professional Doctorate (DATM) program will be dual enrolled in the MSOM as well as the DATM program. The curriculum consists of two parts:
- 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 (300 didactic lecture hours) and 2 clinical units (40 clinical hours)
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
Breakdown of Fees
Fees (nonrefundable) | |
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Application Fee (New Student) | $100 |
Late Application Fee (New Student) | $0 |
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 |
Quarterly Registration Fee | $50 |
Late Didactic Class Registration Fee (After the end of official didactic class registration period) |
$100 (Quarterly Registration Fee $50 + Late Fee $100 = Total $150) |
Add Class After Official Registration Period | $0 |
Drop Class (from the first day of new academic quarter) |
$20 / Each Class |
Changing Clinic Shifts (adding, changing, dropping) After the End of the Official Clinic Registration Period |
$20 / Each Shift |
Mid-Curriculum Exam (MCE) – Initial / Retake | $50 |
Comprehensive Graduation Exam (CGE) – Initial / Retake | $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 |
Graduation Fee (Including Commencement, Photo and Gowns) – MSOM and DAOM | $200 |
DAOM Capstone Review Fee | $100 |
Quarterly Clinic Malpractice Insurance Fee | $55 |
Student / Clinic ID Card | $10 |
Quarterly Facility and Technology Fee | $50 |
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 |
Unofficial Transcript | $10 |
Tuition Verification | $10 (Express $15) |
Parking | $50 / Academic Quarter ($5 / Day) |
Returned Check Charge | $25 |
Late Payment Fee Without Prior Installment Agreement | $100 / Each Deadline |
Installment Payment | $20 / Each Payment |
Late Installment Payment Fee With Prior Installment Agreement | $50 / Each Deadline |
Quarterly Student Association Fee | $0 |
Deposit Upon Notification of Acceptance | $0 |
Fax Service – Domestic (Charged Per Page) | $1 |
Fax Service – International (Charged Per Page) | $3 |
Scanning Service | $3 |
Mailing Service (Domestic and Certified) | $5 |
Mailing Service (International) | Cost + $5 Handling Fee |
In-resident Housing | Not offered |
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) Fee | $0.50 / $1000 |