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Dominican College Of Blauvelt is in a large suburb, in Orangeburg, NY. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Dominican College Of Blauvelt earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Dominican College Of Blauvelt include mathematics, nursing and emergency medicine, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 390 to 490 for students at Dominican College Of Blauvelt. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 390 and 480.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Dominican College Of Blauvelt, in 2007-2008, had 1,931 students (1,642 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Dominican College Of Blauvelt belong to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The aim of Dominican College is to promote educational excellence, leadership, and service in an environment characterized by respect for the individual and concern for the community. The College is an independent institution of higher learning, Catholic in origin and heritage. In the tradition of its Dominican founders, the College fosters the active, shared pursuit of truth and embodies an ideal of education rooted in the values of reflective understanding and compassionate involvement.
Committed to building its programs on a strong liberal arts foundation, the College maintains a student-centered climate and offers an array of degree opportunities in the liberal arts and sciences, business, and the professions on the undergraduate and graduate levels. Although the majority of its students are from its geographic region, to whose emerging educational needs it is particularly responsive, its diverse student body includes national and international representation of all ethnicities and religions.
Dominican College is dedicated to the principle that its educational programs and services must be both challenging and supportive, distinguished both by high standards and by attention to the needs and potential of the individual student."
More complete details are provided below.
Dominican College Of Blauvelt
470 Western Highway
Orangeburg, NY 10962-1210
General Phone: (845) 359-7800
http://www.dc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 91 | various nursing, registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Liberal Arts | 73 | social services, humanities, English, history, liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, Spanish language, American studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 49 | management science, MIS, marketing, business management, accounting, financial management, international business, human resources |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 49 | occupational therapy, athletic trainer |
| Education and Teaching | 30 | teacher ed, education of disabled, education of blind, elementary school teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 29 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Science | 13 | biology |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | social work |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 2 | health services administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Dominican College Of Blauvelt in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 304 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 39 | 10 |
| Doctor's degree | 16 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Dominican College Of Blauvelt had a total enrollment of 1,931 students (1,642 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 71% |
| New Jersey | 22% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 80 % |
Dominican College Of Blauvelt offers campus housing for 660 of its 1,642 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Orangeburg, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,347 | 1,017 | 76% | 306 | 30% |
| Men | 525 | 392 | 75% | 117 | 30% |
| Women | 822 | 625 | 76% | 189 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 480 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 470 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 5% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,300 |
| Room and board | $ 9,730 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Dominican College Of Blauvelt participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 271300)
Dominican College Of Blauvelt has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $85,433 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $73,020 | 8 | $67,738 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $62,350 | 31 | $57,956 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 10 | $54,480 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $64,683 | 52 | $60,378 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 81 | 72 | 153 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| Track | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 44 | 56 | 100 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dominican College Of Blauvelt Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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