Ohio Dominican University
- Private
Ohio Dominican University: international tuition 35,720 USD per year, one-year total cost 47,621 USD, acceptance rate 94.2%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 70.
ODU offers merit scholarships specifically for international undergraduates (up to $15,000 or $13,000 per year depending on GPA), plus add-on awards including one for Vietnamese students and first-year housing support. The pages say nothing on need-based aid, need-blind admission, or CSS Profile.
Getting in. The school admits 94.2% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+ or TOEFL iBT 70+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 47,621 USD, before any scholarship. 7 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 1/6. You apply through ODU Online Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Ohio Dominican University?
International tuition is 35,720 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 47,621 USD.
Does Ohio Dominican University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. ODU offers merit scholarships specifically for international undergraduates (up to $15,000 or $13,000 per year depending on GPA), plus add-on awards including one for Vietnamese students and first-year housing support. The pages say nothing on need-based aid, need-blind admission, or CSS Profile.
What English scores does Ohio Dominican University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 70.
What is the acceptance rate at Ohio Dominican University?
The acceptance rate is 94.2%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
Vietnamese Academic Excellence AwardCountry or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page2,000 USD/year≈ ₫52.2M
The award is named for Vietnamese students and listed among the international awards, so Yes for Vietnamese students.
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearOnly the Global Connections Grant (first-year housing) is said to be considered during admissions review; the pages do not say whether merit scholarships are automatic or need a separate application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages say nothing about whether the university considers an international student's ability to pay when making admission decisions, so this is Unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not mention a CSS Profile or a separate aid form for international students, so it is unknown whether one is required.
Scholarships at this school
Global Connections GrantOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Award: Housing on campus for the first year (housing estimated at $6,816)
The page says all international applicants are considered, so Yes; it covers housing, not tuition.
- First year only
International Academic Achievement ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page15,000 USD/year≈ ₫391M
The award is named for and listed under international students, so Yes.
International Academic Opportunity ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page13,000 USD/year≈ ₫339M
The award is named for and listed under international students, so Yes.
International Catholic High School AwardOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page1,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M
Aimed at graduates of Catholic high schools overseas, so open to international students; only relevant if you attended such a school.
International Student GrantOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page2,000 USD≈ ₫52.2M
The grant is named for international students, so Yes.
ODU Work Study AwardOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page2,000 USD/year≈ ₫52.2M
The page explicitly says it is for international students who work on campus, so Yes (on-campus work required).
Vietnamese Academic Excellence AwardCountry or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page2,000 USD/year≈ ₫52.2M
The award is named for Vietnamese students and listed among the international awards, so Yes for Vietnamese students.
- Council of International Schools Student AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
- ELS AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
- International Baccalaureate Achievement AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- Phi Theta Kappa AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
- SATACTRecommended
- English proficiencyiApplicants whose first language is not English must show proof of proficiency through one of the listed options.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Deadlines
- Deadline to submit all application materials for Spring semester (begins in January)Applicationabout17days
- Deadline to submit all application materials for Fall semester (begins in August)Application+229 days
Credit for exams
ODU may award credit for IB Higher Level exam results, but IB Standard Level exams do not earn any credit.
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
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Programs
Outcomes
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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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data