Ohio Dominican University

Ohio Dominican University

Great Lakes Region
City Campus Setting
Small Size
894 Undergrad Enrollment
12:1 Student:Faculty
Master's degree Highest Degree
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Connect your passion with a purpose at Ohio Dominican University, Central Ohio's Catholic University. ODU offers 40 majors, including new programs in Software Engineering and Insurance & Risk Management, as well as nine master's programs that prepare you for an exciting career in a high-demand field.

ODU's most popular majors include Business Administration, Biology, Exercise Science and Early Childhood Education. Ohio Dominican offers a variety of pre-professional programs and early acceptance opportunities, including into its Physician Assistant master's program and the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. ODU's Honors Program is perfect for students who want to deepen their understanding of important issues.

Ohio Dominican has 2,500 students and is located less than 10 minutes from the heart of downtown Columbus – the nation's 15th largest city – giving you easy access to internships in a variety of expanding industries. ODU's 75-acre tree-lined campus is located just minutes from Easton Town Center, one of the region's top entertainment, shopping and dining destinations.

ODU has a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, meaning you'll receive personal attention from your professor inside and outside of the classroom. Approximately 98 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial assistance.

Ohio Dominican is Central Ohio's only NCAA Division II athletic program, offering 16 varsity sports. ODU is consistently ranked as a top tier Midwestern university by U.S. News & World Report. ODU was founded in 1911 by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Learn more about Ohio Dominican University and schedule your visit today at ohiodominican.edu.

Neighborhood

Ohio Dominican University's Columbus campus sits in a residential area with convenient access to local amenities and the broader city. The neighborhood offers a mix of quiet streets suitable for student living alongside nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment options within a short drive or bus ride. Students benefit from the location's proximity to downtown Columbus while enjoying a more peaceful setting away from the urban core.
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Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Action Nov 1, 2026
Early Action II Dec 1, 2026
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
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Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
ACT 9 20 - 28  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 1,559 46 % 53 % -
Number admitted 1,329 44 % 55 % 1 %
Number enrolled 234 53 % 46 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Degree is in the top 10 based on undergradate enrollment.
Degree is in the top 5 based on enrollment at the postgraduate level.
Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master Cert.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Finance
Insurance
Management Science
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Programming/Programmer
Computer Science
Information Technology Project Management
Information Science/Studies
Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education
Educational Leadership and Administration
Special Education and Teaching
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Engineering
Computer Software Engineering
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Anesthesiologist Assistant
Physician Assistant
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
History
History
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biopsychology
Data Analytics
Data Science
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration
Social Work
Social Sciences
Criminology
Economics
Political Science and Government
Sociology
Theology and Religious Vocations
Theology/Theological Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Visual Communications
Art/Art Studies

Athletics

NCAA Division II with football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

As a Catholic liberal arts university in the Dominican tradition, ODU is guided in its educational mission by the Dominican motto: To contemplate truth and to share with others the fruits of this contemplation.