2025-2026 Tuition and Fees
The tuition and fee rates for the 2025-2026 academic year are outlined below. If your program is longer than one academic year, your tuition and fee rates in future years may increase. Your costs may also be different if you enroll in a different number of units each semester than the tracks outlined below.
For questions, contact the Office of Financial Aid. Also, review our financial aid and business services policies.
Undergraduate Tuition
Dominican’s Accelerated MSOT program allows you to get a head start and start taking graduate-level coursework during your undergraduate junior year. You will complete 32 units of graduate-level coursework during your undergraduate studies which count toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees. For the latest undergraduate tuition and fees, view our Undergraduate Tuition and Aid page.
Accelerated MS in Occupational Therapy Tuition
| Cost/Description | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 5.5 | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled Units* | 24-36 | 24-36 | 24-36 | 24-36 | 31 | 7 | 124 Undergraduate units + 38 Graduate Units |
| Grad Tuition Rate per Unit | N/a | N/a | N/a | N/a | $1,306 | $1,342 | N/a |
| Total Tuition** | $52,855 | $52,855 | $52,855 | $52,855 | $40,486 | $9,415 | $261,321 |
| Program Fee (Exxat Prism) | N/a | N/a | N/a | N/a | $210 | $0 | $210 |
| Campus Comprehensive Fee*** | $845 | $845 | $845 | $845 | $210 | $210 | $3,800 |
| Technology Fee | N/a | N/a | N/a | N/a | $188 | $188 | $375 |
| Graduate Activities Fee*** | N/a | N/a | N/a | N/a | $174 | $174 | $348 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,152 | $1,152 | $1,152 | $1,152 | $500 | $500 | $5,608 |
| Memberships (AOTA and OTAC) | N/a | N/a | N/a | N/a | $147 | $147 | $294 |
| Loan Fees**** | $559 | $559 | $559 | $559 | $468 | $482 | $3,186 |
| Total Cost | $55,411 | $55,411 | $55,411 | $55,411 | $46,213 | $47,346 | $313,896 |
*If an undergraduate student exceeds 18 units in a fall/spring semester, an additional $2,200 per unit over 18 units will be assessed.
**Tuition and fees are set by the Dominican University of California Board of Trustees and may change at any time. Subsequent year calculations reflect a projected 3% annual increase.
**Transfer student total tuition dependent on number of transferable units accepted.
***Campus Comprehensive Fee: Includes Health Center, Recreation Center, Tutoring, Counseling, Library Services, etc. Undergraduate students are assessed the following fees for each semester attended:, $210 non-refundable Campus Comprehensive Fee, $75 Technology Fee, $150 ASDU Activities Fee (each fall/spring semester attended). Please note — for all student populations, additional fees may be assessed and costs are subject to change.
****Loan Fees for Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans - First Disbursement Date On or after 10/1/20 and before 10/1/25 the Loan Fee is 1.057%.
Note: The fees listed above do not include other out-of-pocket expenses, including but not limited to room and board, transportation, health screenings, Castlebranch account, background checks, and clinical requirements. Additional course material fees may apply may be subject to change.
Financial Aid: Scholarships, Grants, Loans and Work-Study
According to FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), cost of attendance is defined as the total amount of attending the program, which includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees as well as fees associated with distance education.
Scholarships and grants are types of aid that do not have to be repaid and that can help to directly reduce your tuition expenses. View applicable scholarships on our Undergraduate Scholarships and Grants and Graduate Scholarships and Grants pages.
Financial awards may change at any time without notice. It is the student's responsibility to check information at dominican.edu for the most current award levels. Last Updated: June 17, 2025.
Undergraduate Loans
Undergraduate students and their families have access to federal loans to help meet their cost of attending Dominican.
How to Apply
In order to become eligible, submit a FAFSA and federal loans will be included in your financial aid award.
Learn about what types of loans are available on the Undergraduate and Adult Learners Loans page.
Graduate Loans
Federal loans are available to help graduate students meet the cost of attending Dominican. Most graduate students are eligible for up to $20,500 each award year in Unsubsidized Stafford Loans. Additional federal and private loans are available if needed.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a FAFSA. Federal loans will be included in your financial aid award.
Learn about what types of loans are available on the Graduate Loans page.
Work-Study is an optional form of self-help aid that allows students to apply for on-campus employment (or off-campus work with one of our community service partners) to earn extra money toward their college expenses. For further information, please contact the Program Director.
How to Apply
To be considered for Federal Work-Study, submit a FAFSA and contact the Office of Financial Aid. To learn about other opportunities, visit our Work-Study page.