Undergraduate Tuition and Aid

Here you will find the estimated cost of attendance for a full-time undergraduate student. You may also use the Net Price Calculator to get an estimate of your full-time cost of attendance and financial aid.

2025-2026 Tuition and Fees  

Tuition is based on the current rate for the 2025-2026 academic year. The information listed in the table below details costs before financial aid is applied. 99% of our incoming first-year students receive financial aid and so these costs will likely decrease depending on your financial aid award.

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Please note, tuition rates may increase in future academic years.

Direct Expenses (Paid to the University)

Housing StatusOn-CampusOff-CampusWith Parent(s)
Tuition*$52,855$52,855$52,855
Fees (Campus Comprehensive, ASDU Activities, Technology)$845$845$845
Room and Board**$16,401$0$0
Direct Expense Sub-total$70,101$53,700$53,700

Indirect Expenses (Potential expenses paid to third parties)

Housing StatusOn-CampusOff-CampusWith Parent(s)
Housing/Food Allowance$0$17,784$9,360
Books and Supplies$1,152$1,152$1,152
Transportation$351$936$1,026
Personal Expenses$2,700$3,924$3,348
Estimated Loan Fees$71$71$71
Indirect Expense Sub-total$4,274$23,867$14,957
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance (direct and indirect expenses)$72,626$76,028$67,118

*Assumes full-time enrollment (between 12-18 units) for both the fall and spring semesters.

**On-Campus Room and Board assumes the student is placed in a double occupancy on-campus dorm room and a 14-meals-per-week plan. 

Prospective first-year and transfer undergraduate students may view general estimates of cost along with estimated financial aid the student may be eligible for by using our Net Price Calculator.

2025-2026 Additional Details

  • Tuition for full-time enrollment for both the fall and spring semesters is $52,855 for the 2025-26 academic year. (If a student exceeds 18 units in a fall/spring semester, an additional $2,140 per unit over 18 units will be assessed.)
  • Fall/Spring part-time tuition (less than 12 units) is $2,140 per unit. Tuition during the summer semester is $750 per unit.

All 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)

International students are assessed the following fees: 

  • $100 fee (for each semester attended)

Nursing students are assessed the following fees:

  • Clinical lab fees ($750 per semester) become part of students’ tuition expenses once they enter the Nursing program (i.e., second-year Nursing) and continue until graduation.

Please note — for all student populations, additional fees may be assessed and costs are subject to change.

On-Campus Dorm Rates (full academic year):

  • Single Occupancy Room: $10,964
  • Double Occupancy Room: $9,142
  • Triple Occupancy Room: $7,512

Estimated Meal Plan Rates (full academic year):

  • 10 Meals/Week Plan:  $7,129
  • 14 Meals/Week Plan: $7,259

Town Home Rates (full academic year):

  • Single Occupancy Room: $17,176
  • Large Double Occupancy Room: $15,030
  • Small Double Occupancy Room: $14,424

Town Home residents are not required to have a meal-plan.

2025-2026 Tuition and Fees Details

Tuition is based on the current rate for the 2025-2026 academic year. The information listed in the table below detail costs before financial aid is applied. 99% of our incoming first-year students receive financial aid and so these costs will likely decrease depending on your financial aid award.

Please note, tuition rates may increase in future academic years.

Direct Expenses (Paid to the University)

Housing StatusOn-CampusOff-CampusWith Parent(s)
Tuition*$52,855$52,855$52,855
Fees (Campus Comprehensive, ASDU Activities, Technology)$845$845$845
Room and Board**$16,401$0$0
Direct Expense Sub-total$70,101$53,700$53,700

Indirect Expenses (Potential expenses paid to third parties)

Housing StatusOn-CampusOff-CampusWith Parent(s)
Housing/Food Allowance$0$17,784$9,360
Books and Supplies$1,152$1,152$1,152
Transportation$351$936$1026
Personal Expenses$2,700$3,924$3,348
Estimated Loan Fees$71$71$71
Indirect Expense Sub-total$4,274$23,867$14,957
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance (direct and indirect expenses)$70,926$74,533$65,623

*Assumes full-time enrollment (between 12-18 units) for both the fall and spring semesters.

**On-Campus Room and Board assumes the student is placed in a double occupancy on-campus dorm room and a 14-meals-per-week plan. 

Tuition

  • Tuition for full-time enrollment for both the fall and spring semesters is $52,855 for the 2025-26 academic year. (If a student exceeds 18 units in a fall/spring semester, an additional $2,075 per unit over 18 units will be assessed.)
  • Fall/Spring part-time tuition (less than 12 units) is $2,075 per unit. Tuition during the summer semester is $750 per unit.

Campus Fees

All 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)

International students are assessed the following fees: 

  • $100 fee (for each semester attended)

Nursing students are assessed the following fees:

  • Clinical lab fees ($750 per semester) become part of students’ tuition expenses once they enter the Nursing program (i.e., second-year Nursing) and continue until graduation.

Please note — for all student populations, additional fees may be assessed and costs are subject to change.

Room and Board

On-Campus Dorm Rates (full academic year):

  • Single Occupancy Room: $10,964
  • Double Occupancy Room: $9,142
  • Triple Occupancy Room: $7,512

Estimated Meal Plan Rates (full academic year):

  • 10 Meals/Week Plan:  $7,129
  • 14 Meals/Week Plan: $7,259

Town Home Rates (full academic year):

  • Single Occupancy Room: $17,176
  • Large Double Occupancy Room: $15,030
  • Small Double Occupancy Room: $14,424

Town Home residents are not required to have a meal-plan.


Applied Computer Science (ACS) 2023-2024 Tuition, Fees and Scholarships

Tuition is based on the current rate for the 2023-2024 academic year. The information listed in the table below detail costs before financial aid is applied. 99% of our incoming first-year students receive financial aid and so these costs will likely decrease depending on your financial aid award.

Please note, tuition rates may increase in future academic years.

Students applying to the Applied Computer Science Program offered at Dominican are not eligible for Dominican Scholarships and Grants.

Eligibility for Federal and State financial aid will be determined upon receipt of the student's FAFSA or CA Dream Act application.

Direct Expenses (Paid to the University)

Housing StatusOn-CampusOff-CampusWith Parent(s)
Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 Tuition*$30,000$30,000$30,000
Summer 2024 Tuition$7,500$7,500$7,500
Room and Board**$15,489$0$0
Direct Expense Sub-total $52,989$37,500$37,500

Indirect Expenses (Potential expenses paid to third parties)

Housing StatusOn-CampusOff-CampusWith Parent(s)
Housing/Food Allowance$0$17,784$9,360
Books and Supplies$1,152$1,152$1,126
Transportation$351$936$1,026
Personal Expenses$2,700$3,924$3,348
Estimated Loan Fees$71$71$71
Indirect Expense Sub-total$4,274$23,867$14,931
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance 
(direct and indirect expenses)
$57,263$61,367$52,431

*Assumes full-time enrollment (12 or more units per semester)

**On-Campus Room and Board assumes the student is placed in a double occupancy on-campus dorm room and a 14-meals-per-week plan. 

Prospective first-year and transfer undergraduate students may view general estimates of cost along with estimated financial aid the student may be eligible for by using our Net Price Calculator.

 

Campus Fees

Fees for the Applied Computer Science program are included in tuition cost.

Room and Board

On-Campus Dorm Rates (full academic year):

  • Single Occupancy Room: $10,964
  • Double Occupancy Room: $9,142
  • Triple Occupancy Room: $7,512

Estimated Meal Plan Rates (full academic year):

  • 10 Meals/Week Plan:  $7,129
  • 14 Meals/Week Plan: $7,259

Town Home Rates (full academic year):

  • Single Occupancy Room: $17,176
  • Large Double Occupancy Room: $15,030
  • Small Double Occupancy Room: $14,424

Town Home residents are not required to have a meal-plan.

Billing and Payment

For questions about your billing statement and/or the charges that appear on it, please contact the Business Services Office For information on the University’s Tuition Refund policy, please visit Business Services Policies.

  • The balance on your student account is due by the published due date, regardless of the status of your financial aid. If a balance is paid and then financial aid is applied, any credit balance will be refunded to the student.
  • Anticipated Financial Aid will show on your billing statement once all required items are received and processed by the Office of Financial Aid.
  • If your financial aid is not finalized before the dates below, it may not show on your first student account statement for the term.
Fall SemesterApril 1
Spring SemesterOctober 1

Financial Aid: Scholarships, Grants, Loans and Work-Study

Información sobre las becas y ayudas para estudiantes profesionales disponible en español.

Scholarships and grants are types of aid that do not have to be repaid and that can help to directly reduce your tuition expenses. Eligibility is usually based on academic merit, financial need and/or talent in specific areas.

How to Apply

You are considered for a merit scholarship by submitting an application for admission. To be considered for a grant, submit a FAFSA or CA Dream Act application.

Learn about what types of scholarships and grants are available on the Scholarships and Grants page.

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: May 16, 2024

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.

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. 

How to Apply

To be considered for Federal Work-Study, submit a FAFSA. To learn about other opportunities, visit our Work-Study page.

Our Students

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99%

Receive Aid

First-year undergraduate students receiving aid.

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25%

First Generation

Undergraduate students who are the first generation in their family to attend college