Ohio Dominican University

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About Ohio Dominican University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Ohio Dominican University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Columbus, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 904, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 54%. The university offers 42 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $32,780.

Columbus, OH

$32,780

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

54%

Acceptance Rate Insight

54% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

57%

Retention Rate Insight

57% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

56%

Graduation Rate Insight

56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRecommended

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

50%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

55%

Unknown

9%

Black

20%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

%

Socio-economic diversity

47% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

47%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

13

Total Online Enrollment

671

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

82% On-campus

18% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold20% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold10% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold54% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

62%

State Grant Aid

39%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

47%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,560
State Grant Aid$3,360
Institution Grant Aid$18,603
Pell Grant Aid$4,736

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debtafter graduation

$37k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

27.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
9Health Professions And Related Programs.
10History
11History.
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
13Mathematics And Statistics.
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
15Natural Resources And Conservation.
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
18Philosophy And Religious Studies.
19Physical Sciences.
20Psychology.
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
22Social Sciences.
23Theology And Religious Vocations.
24Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.