Ohio Dominican University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Ohio Dominican University is a private nonprofit institution located in Columbus, Ohio with approximately 760 undergraduate students enrolled. Ohio Dominican University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,079 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $47,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 48% graduation rate and 60% freshman retention rate suggest that nearly half of students who start don't finish, which is a real concern worth asking the school about directly. On the upside, the average net price of $19,476/year is reasonable for a private college, and graduates earn a median of $47,100 a decade out with relatively modest debt of $16,557. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, faith-rooted campus in Columbus with personalized attention — but go in with a clear plan and strong support system, because the retention data shows many students struggle to stick it out.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (760 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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