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Close-knit campus
Dongguk University Los Angeles is a private urban institution in Los Angeles, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 4 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
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News & Alerts
Dongguk University Los Angeles Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (4)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
- •85% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Origins of Dongguk University Myeongjin Hall, the oldest building in Dongguk University The university began as Myeongjin School on May 8, 1906.
- •It was established by the Association of Buddhism Research to provide Buddhist education.
- •In 1910, Myeongjin School was renamed Buddhist Normal School (불교사범학교 佛敎師範學校), and later renamed Buddhist Higher Education Institution (불교고등강숙 佛敎高等講塾) in 1914.
- •It became the Central Education Institution (중앙학림 中央學林) in 1915, but was closed by the Japanese Occupation Government from 1922 to 1928 for its connection to the Samil Undong uprising.
- •In 1930 it became the Central Buddhist Professional School (중앙불교전문학교 中央佛敎專門學校) and in 1940 the school was renamed Hyehwa Professional School (혜화전문학교 惠化專門學校).
Source: Wikipedia
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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