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Ohio Dominican University

ODU

Columbus, Ohio 43219

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Ohio Dominican University is a private institution in Columbus with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1150, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 785 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,748 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,476.

Established
1911
Motto
"Contemplare et contemplata aliis tradere"
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division II as members of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC)
Division
Division II

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85%Acceptance
1150SAT Avg
785Students
12:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$51,748Earnings 10yr
$19,476Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Ohio Dominican University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.3%

ACT Score Range

Composite
2028

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1150

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$34,370
Room & Board$12,500
Books & Supplies$1,080
Total Cost of Attendance$45,660
Average Net Price$19,476
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,348
$30–48K$20,009
$48–75K$18,897
$75–110K$21,582
$110K+$22,204

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,476

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

38.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,557

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (71)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
785
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Black 28%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate47.9%
Freshman Retention59.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,933
8 Years$46,413
10 Years$51,748

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,100
Men
$51,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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