Paying for Your Education

College is one of the most important investments a family can make. That's why we do everything we can to make an Ohio Dominican University education attainable for each and every student.

2023-2024 Academic Year Costs

Full-Time Tuition $16,880 per semester
Part-Time Tuition (less than 12 hours)
Traditional Summer Rate 
$930 per credit hour
$385 per credit hour
Course Overload $720 per credit hour
Audit Fee $310 per course
Teacher Licensure Rate $430 per credit hour
Student Services Fee $305 per semester
   
Technology fee (summer term) $25   per credit hour 
Orientation fee $200
Project Management Boot Camp Fee(non credit bearing)

$1,300 per course        

 

Housing Selection Cost Per Semester
Sansbury Double $2,730
Sansbury Single Small $3,350
Aquinas/Siena 4 Person Suite Double $3,150
Sansbury Single Large $3,465
Lynam 4 Person Suite- Single $4,100
Aquinas/Lynam Private Bed and Bath $4,385
Aquinas/Siena Super Single $4,100
Food Selection  Cost Per Semester
19 Meals per Week + 500 points + 10 Guest   $2,940
12 Meals per Week + 700 points + 10 Guest  $2,940
220 Block Plan + 300 points (Soph/Jr/Sr Status)  $2,790
Jr. & Sr. Meal Plan
7 Meals per Week + 300 points + 2 Guest
$1,820
   

Dining Dollars is an account from which anyone can purchase meals from Hamilton Hall or purchase meals or food items from the Panther Deli or Panther Grille.

This service is replacing the former Commuter Meal Points and is available to anyone wishing to have the convenience of allotting a lump sum for the purchase of meals and refreshments on campus. 

Purchased Amount Additional Purchasing Dollars*
$50 - $100 5% of amount purchased, e.g. if you spend $60, you receive $63 in Dining Dollars 
$101 - 200  7% of amount purchased 
$201 - $300 10% of amount purchased 
$301 - above 15% of amount purchased 
You can purchase your Dining Dollars through the Sodexo Dining Services’ webpage.

Purchase Dining Dollars

 

CLEP Credit Fee $20 per credit hour
Transient Credit Fee $20 per credit hour
Returned Check Fee $35
Late Registration Fee $105
ID Card Replacement Fee $20 per ID
Transcript Fee $4 - $12
Study Abroad Participation   $100 per program

There is no fee to park at ODU, however all motor vehicles, including motorcycles, parked on campus must be registered with Public Safety and display a valid parking permit at all times.

Register for a Parking Permit

To help you understand the actual cost of the ODU experience, here are three common student budget types for Ohio Dominican.

  • Resident students have a specific budget regardless of whether they are dependent or independent. 
  • Dependent commuters
  • Independent commuters 

These budgets are for the 2023-2024 academic year and are based on full-time enrollment.

  Resident Dependent Commuter Independent Commuter
Tuition & Fees $34,370 $34,370 $34,370
Room & Board $12,500 $4,500 $10,602
Books & Supplies $1,080 $1,080 $1,080
Transportation $500 $2,502 $2,502
Misc. Expenses $1,510 $1,510 $2,646
Loan Fees $70 $70 $70
Total $50,030 $44,032 $51,270

 

 

Net Price Calculators

Our Net Price Calculators are tools to give prospective students and parents an estimate of the average aid awarded for attendance at Ohio Dominican University for the current award year, based on your self-reported academic and family income information.

This estimate can help families plan ahead in their college financing preparations. 

The Net Price Calculator is designed to help first-time college students understand the costs of attending Ohio Dominican University and to estimate your financial aid options. This calculator will determine an estimate of your ODU Merit scholarship, and other federal, state and institutional grants and loans. Athletic scholarships are not included in this calculator, but may be awarded at the discretion of each sport's coaching staff.

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The Net Price Calculator is designed to help transfer students understand the costs of attending Ohio Dominican University and to estimate your financial aid options. This calculator will determine an estimate of your ODU academic scholarship and other federal, state and institutional grants and loans. Athletic scholarships are not included in this calculator, but may be offered at the discretion of each sport's coaching staff.

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ODU Makes an Education Affordable

100% of our full-time undergraduate students received some kind of financial assistance during the 2022-23 academic year. The average amount of scholarships and grants received by our most recent incoming class was $27,803 (this figure does not include loans).