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Ohio Dominican University

Ohio Dominican University

Ohio Dominican University, also known as ODU, is a private, Catholic, liberal arts University located in Columbus, Ohio, United States. It was established in the year 1911 as the College of Saint Mary of the Springs. It spreads across an area of more than 60 acres. ODU offers both undergraduate and post-graduate degree programs in diverse areas.

ODU’s athletics department sponsors more than 12 varsity sports teams. Their official mascot is the Panther and their teams are nicknamed the Panthers. The sports teams participate in men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, and women’s volleyball. Some notable alumni are Anne O'Hare McCormick, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist; and Jonathan Sanchez, Major League pitcher of San Francisco Giants.

Overview of Ohio Dominican University

Ohio Dominican University can be found in Columbus, OH (a large city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Roman Catholic school. Ohio Dominican University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at Ohio Dominican University are in business and management.

Ohio Dominican University Selectivity

The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way Ohio Dominican University works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, 3,082 students were enrolled in the school.

Student Life

Student dorms or apartments are common at Ohio Dominican University. The school student athletes compete in American Mideast Conference and Mid-States Football Association competitions. Ohio Dominican University offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Ohio Dominican University

Ohio Dominican University
1216 Sunbury Road
Columbus, OH 43219
General Phone: (614) 253-2741
http://www.ohiodominican.edu

Ohio Dominican University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management420business management, accounting, finance, international business, business communications
Education and Teaching162special ed, early childhood education, curriculum and instruction, middle school teaching, ESL instruction, social studies teaching, English teaching, art education, ...
Liberal Arts58general studies, English, history, political science, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, economics, peace and conflict resolution, ...
Science25biology, chemistry
Media25communication studies, public relations
Religion and Philosophy20theology, philosophy
Therapy and Counseling19psychology
Security and Law Enforcement11criminal justice and safety
Family and Social Work10social work
Design8graphic design
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy8sports and fitness management
Computer Science and Engineering7information science
Art Studies6art studies
Mathematics3mathematics
Law0US law

Number of programs and degrees for Ohio Dominican University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree45140
Master's degree2546
Associate's degree775

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Ohio Dominican University had a total enrollment of 3,082 students (2,551 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men46%
Women54%
Full-Time98%
Part-Time2%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate80%
Graduate20%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White73%
Black22%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1919%
20-2117%
22-2412%
25-2915%
30-349%
35-398%
40-4910%
50-643%
65+0%

Ohio Dominican University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %
Part-Time45 %

Ohio Dominican University Room and Board (2007)

Ohio Dominican University offers campus housing for 811 of its 2,551 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Columbus, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Ohio Dominican University Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total2,5551,74968%36621%
Men1,28486467%16819%
Women1,27188570%19822%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal1823
ACT Math1724
ACT Composite1923

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT92%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Ohio Dominican University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 23,140
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 23,140
Room and board$ 7,590
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 2,100

Financial Aid:
Ohio Dominican University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 303500)

Ohio Dominican University Faculty

Ohio Dominican University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1518
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1314
Non-tenured and not on tenure track48

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year3$76,94511$64,319
Associate professoracademic year12$58,47012$55,833
Assistant professoracademic year16$49,13414$46,937
Instructoracademic year1*3$43,587
All faculty totalacademic year32$54,95740$54,134

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Ohio Dominican University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballMid-States Football Association
BasketballAmerican Mideast Conference
BaseballAmerican Mideast Conference
TrackAmerican Mideast Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total21793310
Football1280128
Basketball202242
Baseball25025
Track5712
All Other Sports3964103

Ohio Dominican University Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies

DESIGN
Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

LAW
American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LLM, MCJ, JSD/SJD)

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations/Image Management

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

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Ohio Dominican University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ohio Dominican University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Ohio Dominican University % of degrees in business and management
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Ohio Dominican University % students on athletic fin. aid
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Ohio Dominican University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Ohio Dominican University Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Ohio Dominican University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
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
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships

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