Dominican University
- Private
Dominican University: international tuition 40,958 USD per year, one-year total cost 52,998 USD, acceptance rate 90.3%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79.
Yes. A Vietnamese international first-year student can be considered for the $13,000–$26,000-per-year First-Year Merit Scholarships for 2026–2027 when pursuing a bachelor's degree full time. The pages do not confirm need-based aid for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 90.3% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 460–560, Math 420–540, ACT 16–26. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+ or TOEFL iBT 79+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 52,998 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 29/6. You apply through Dominican Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Dominican University?
International tuition is 40,958 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 52,998 USD.
Does Dominican University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. A Vietnamese international first-year student can be considered for the $13,000–$26,000-per-year First-Year Merit Scholarships for 2026–2027 when pursuing a bachelor's degree full time. The pages do not confirm need-based aid for international students.
What English scores does Dominican University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79.
What is the acceptance rate at Dominican University?
The acceptance rate is 90.3%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerUnclear
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifei
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- Dominican University2026Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
What a year costs
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?iUnclear
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iUnclear
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iUnclear
Scholarships at this school
First-Year Merit ScholarshipsMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page13,000 – 26,000 USD/year≈ ₫339M – ₫678M
The university explicitly includes full-time international first-year applicants among those eligible for this merit scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
SUCCESS ScholarshipOtherApplication method unclearSchool page2,500 USD/year≈ ₫65.2M
The page says international students may qualify after verification of participation in an approved Community-Based Organization.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Rolling upon verification of enrollment in an approved Community-Based Organization (CBO).
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- SATACTNot required
How to apply
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DeadlinesFall 2026
- Application deadline, Spring 2027 startApplicationin33days
- Required documents for I-20 deadline, Spring 2027 startDocuments+37 days
- Deadline for students in the U.S., Spring 2027 startOther+51 days
- Term start date, Spring 2027Other+86 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
39 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data