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Ohio Dominican University

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, OH · City · 760 students
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$20,079
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
44%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$51,748
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
94%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Ohio Dominican University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution in Columbus known for integrating Dominican values of truth and service with strong career preparation, particularly in physician assistant studies, nursing, education, and business. A standout feature of the university is its distinctive direct-admission and early assurance pathways for high-achieving undergraduates into competitive graduate programs, including its esteemed Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. The close-knit campus culture centers on ethical leadership, personal mentorship, and NCAA Division II athletics, while leveraging its capital-city location to provide students with robust internship and employment opportunities.

Wikipedia:Ohio Dominican University is a private Dominican university in Columbus, Ohio, United States. In 2024, the university had 1,252 students and offered undergraduate degrees in 42 majors as well as 9 graduate degree programs.

Location
Columbus, OH, 43219 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
3 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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.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$35,720
Housing & food (on campus)$12,882
Books & supplies$1,080
Cost of attendance$47,621
Average net price$20,079
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$35,720
Housing & food (on campus)$12,882
Books & supplies$1,080
Cost of attendance$47,621
Average net price$20,079
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,997
$30–48k
$17,459
$48–75k
$19,572
$75–110k
$21,907
$110k+
$22,999
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
44%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
33%
Back for yr 2
64%
Transferred
11%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
52% graduated · 14% transferred · 34% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$43,933
10 yrs after entry$51,748
Debt
Median at graduation$26,000
Monthly payment$276
Middle 50% owe$6.8k–$30.7k
90th percentile$41,377
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
94%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 51%Women 49%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
37%
First-gen
38%
Family income
$50,001
Independent
26%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
51%
Hispanic
5%
Black
30%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$43,933
After 10 yrs
$51,748
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness40
Business Administration, Management and Operations31
Biology, General22
Computer Science12
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General10
Education, General9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas9
Criminology9
Accounting and Related Services9
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication8
Psychology, General7
Design and Applied Arts7
Insurance6
Biopsychology5
Political Science and Government5
Special Education and Teaching4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$20M
Full-time faculty
92%
Faculty salary
$8,164/mo
Teaching spend
$8,272
per student
Federal loans
57%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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