All schools
Ohio Dominican University logo
PrivateUrban

Ohio Dominican University

ODU

Columbus, Ohio 43219

Visit website

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitUrban

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
Division
Division II

Plan Your Visit

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.3%

ACT Score Range

Composite
2028

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

39.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.4%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (71)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

60%

Below Average

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
10 Years$51,748

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Panthers

Volleyball

History & Fun Facts

  • Mary of the Springs was chartered in 1911 as an all-women's school.
  • It became coeducational in 1964 and changed its name to Ohio Dominican College four years later.
  • In 2002, its name changed to Ohio Dominican University.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

102Above Average

Estimated from OH state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K
4 mi(7 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
123 mi(213 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
158 mi(274 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CMH Columbus3 mi
CLE Cleveland113 mi
CVG Cincinnati113 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA639 mi · ~18h 28m drive
New York, NY473 mi · ~13h 40m drive
Hartford, CT550 mi · ~15h 53m drive
Providence, RI615 mi · ~17h 46m drive
Albany, NY510 mi · ~14h 44m drive
Syracuse, NY410 mi · ~11h 51m drive
Rochester, NY352 mi · ~10h 10m drive
Buffalo, NY290 mi · ~8h 23m drive
Philadelphia, PA412 mi · ~11h 54m drive
Pittsburgh, PA158 mi · ~4h 34m drive
Harrisburg, PA320 mi · ~9h 15m drive
Newark, NJ464 mi · ~13h 24m drive
Washington, DC324 mi · ~9h 22m drive
Baltimore, MD340 mi · ~9h 49m drive
Atlanta, GA439 mi · ~12h 41m drive
Charlotte, NC349 mi · ~10h 5m drive
Raleigh, NC374 mi · ~10h 48m drive
Miami, FL996 mi · ~28h 46m drive
Orlando, FL796 mi · ~23h drive
Tampa, FL832 mi · ~24h 2m drive
Nashville, TN337 mi · ~9h 44m drive
New Orleans, LA802 mi · ~23h 10m drive
Richmond, VA341 mi · ~9h 51m drive
Chicago, IL277 mi · ~8h drive
Detroit, MI162 mi · ~4h 41m drive
Minneapolis, MN628 mi · ~18h 9m drive
St. Louis, MO399 mi · ~11h 32m drive
Kansas City, MO623 mi · ~18h drive
Indianapolis, IN171 mi · ~4h 56m drive
Columbus, OH4 mi · ~7 min drive
Cleveland, OH123 mi · ~3h 33m drive
Milwaukee, WI332 mi · ~9h 35m drive
Dallas, TX916 mi · ~26h 28m drive
Houston, TX996 mi · ~28h 46m drive
Austin, TX1070 mi · ~30h 55m drive
San Antonio, TX1143 mi · ~33h 1m drive
Los Angeles, CA1977 mi · ~57h 7m drive
San Francisco, CA2112 mi · ~61h 1m drive
San Diego, CA1956 mi · ~56h 30m drive
Seattle, WA2010 mi · ~58h 4m drive
Portland, OR2030 mi · ~58h 39m drive
Denver, CO1166 mi · ~33h 41m drive
Phoenix, AZ1667 mi · ~48h 9m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1518 mi · ~43h 51m drive
Honolulu, HI4506 mi · ~130h 10m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Deadline Calendar

Ohio Dominican University Application Checklist

Decision Notifications