Dominican University New York

470 Western Hwy - Orangeburg, NY 10962
  • Region: Mid Atlantic
  • Campus Setting: Suburban
  • Size: Small
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,310
  • Student to Faculty Ratio: 13:1
  • https://duny.edu

Dominican University New York is an independent liberal arts university, located in a beautiful community about 17 miles north of New York City. The University currently has an enrollment of approximately 1,500 students and offers a supportive, nurturing environment with small, personal classes. More than 30 programs are offered on the undergraduate and graduate level. In addition, students have access to outstanding internships, clinical opportunities, and the New York City job market. Founded in 1952, Dominican University emphasizes a commitment to social justice and offers students many service opportunities.

About Dominican University New York

Dominican University New York is a private institution, located in the Hudson Valley, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines.

Mission Statement

The aim of Dominican University New York is to promote educational excellence, leadership, and service in an environment characterized by respect for the individual and concern for the community and its needs. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, the University is an independent institution of higher learning, Catholic in origin and heritage. In the Dominican tradition, it fosters the active, shared pursuit of truth and embodies an ideal of education rooted in the values of reflective understanding and compassionate involvement.