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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
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
54%
Graduation rate
58% typical
$61,171
Earnings 10 years on
$55,545 typical
63%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Dominican University New York, located in Orangeburg, is an independent, private institution known for its values-based education grounded in the Dominican tradition and a strong commitment to community engagement. The university excels in career-oriented professional programs, boasting particular academic strengths in nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and business administration. Student life offers a close-knit, supportive campus culture anchored by NCAA Division II athletics and active service opportunities, just twenty miles north of New York City. A distinctive hallmark of the university is its exceptional accessibility and focus on social mobility, supported by flexible degree pathways and specialized learning programs like the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP).

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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.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
$0–30k
$40,695
$30–48k
$41,082
$48–75k
$42,353
$75–110k
$43,764
$110k+
$42,337
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $10,909
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
54%
Within 4 yrs
35%
Back for yr 2
66%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 59.3% · others: 45.5% 
8 yrs after starting
48% graduated · 43% transferred · 9% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
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
Admit rate
63%
Test policy
Not required
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 61.8% · women 64.3% 
Yield: 19.4% of admitted students enroll 

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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%
Where first-years come from
In state (NY)
76.5%
Out of state
20.1%
International
3.1%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NJ 33 · CT 6 · FL 6 · PA 3 · TX 3

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
  • 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
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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