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Ohio Dominican University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 519
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 54%
Students retention rate 58%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Columbus, Ohio, Ohio Dom. U. is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Ohio Dominican University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Ohio Dom. U. emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Ohio Dom. U. is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Ohio Dom. U. do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

53.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,380

Cost of attendance at Ohio Dominican University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,380

Cost of attendance at Ohio Dominican University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Ohio Dominican University received on average $22,739 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,739
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 96 47% $4,741 $455,153
Other Federal Grant 127 62% $4,560 $579,129
State Grant/Scholarships 80 39% $3,360 $268,793
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 205 100% $18,603 $3,813,553
Total Grant & Scholarships 205 100% $22,739 $4,661,475

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ohio Dominican University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ohio Dominican University students is 55.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.5%.

55.6%

  • asian 75.0% 3 students
  • African American 44.4% 20 students
  • white 60.2% 100 students
  • unknown 28.6% 2 students
  • hispanic 46.7% 7 students
  • International Students 100.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 44.4% 4 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Great Midwest Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Great Midwest Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Great Midwest Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Great Midwest Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Ohio Dominican University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ohio Dominican University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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