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Dominican University New York

Dominican University New York

Orangeburg, NY · Suburb · 1,105 students
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$41,832
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
54%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$61,171
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
63%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Dominican University New York, located in suburban Orangeburg just 17 miles from Manhattan, is highly regarded for its commitment to social mobility and its premier, hands-on programs in healthcare, particularly nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Students enjoy a close-knit and diverse campus culture characterized by active service-learning, a supportive residential community, and competitive NCAA Division II athletics. What truly sets the university apart is its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and its highly personalized learning environment, which features an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio that ensures dedicated mentorship both in the classroom and during local internship placements.

Wikipedia:Dominican University New York is a private Catholic university in Orangeburg, New York, United States. It is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Its 64-acre (260,000 m2) suburban campus in Orangeburg is 17 miles (27 km) from New York City in Rockland County.

Location
Orangeburg, NY, 10962-1210 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
HPN · Westchester
13 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$34,220
Housing & food (on campus)$15,090
Books & supplies$1,900
Cost of attendance$47,802
Average net price$41,832
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$34,220
Housing & food (on campus)$15,090
Books & supplies$1,900
Cost of attendance$47,802
Average net price$41,832
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$40,695
$30–48k
$41,082
$48–75k
$42,353
$75–110k
$43,764
$110k+
$42,337
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
54%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
35%
Back for yr 2
66%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
48% graduated · 43% transferred · 9% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$50,865
10 yrs after entry$61,171
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$6.3k–$27k
90th percentile$36,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
63%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 37%Women 63%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
48%
First-gen
32%
Family income
$43,171
Independent
21%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
24%
Hispanic
44%
Black
16%
Asian
5%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Rowing
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$50,865
After 10 yrs
$61,171
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing100
Social Sciences, General49
Criminal Justice and Corrections19
Business Administration, Management and Operations17
Biology, General16
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General13
Psychology, General12
English Language and Literature, General11
Finance and Financial Management Services9
Communication and Media Studies8
Social Work8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas7
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions6
Computer and Information Sciences, General5
International Business5
Marketing5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$5M
Full-time faculty
35%
Faculty salary
$8,662/mo
Teaching spend
$9,491
per student
Federal loans
77%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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