Ohio Dominican University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Ohio Dominican University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,280 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1911 and is one of the 17 schools located in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio Dominican University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Ohio Dominican University will give you the option to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
53
Ohio Dominican University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 53 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, Medical Assistant, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Ohio Dominican University is low at 58% (way below Ohio average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
58%
Bad
The graduation rate at Ohio Dominican University is below average: 54%.

Student to faculty ratio at Ohio Dominican University is pretty good - 13:1. Find out more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high, $32,800 per year. The additional fees at ODU beyond tuition are roughly $600, which comes to a total of $33,400 per year.

Read the details about Ohio Dominican University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
52%
Doable
According to recent data, 2,186 applications were submitted and 1,146 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

Ohio Dominican University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Ohio Dominican University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,300
Medium
Ohio Dominican University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at ODU, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Ohio Dominican University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 600 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- roughly $6,300 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Ohio Dominican University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Ohio Dominican University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Ohio Dominican University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Ohio Dominican University
1216 Sunbury Road
Columbus, Ohio
43219, USA
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