Dominican University New York

Private · Moderately Selective · NY

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School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationNY · Northeast

SettingSuburban

Undergrads1,105

Student:faculty13:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate35.4%

6-yr grad rate52.5%

Drop-out rate33.6%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$34k

Out-of-state tuition$34k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity75.7%

Gender diversity62.9%

International4.2%

Identity—

Overview

Dominican University New York, in Orangeburg, in Rockland County just over the New Jersey line, was founded by Dominican sisters and retains a Catholic identity while serving a largely commuter, first-generation student population from the lower Hudson Valley and northern New Jersey.

Academics

Health professions are the clear strength — occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, and athletic training all have real reputations, feeding graduates into regional hospital and clinical systems. Teacher education is the other significant program area. Programs tend toward licensure-track, professional preparation rather than broad liberal arts exploration.

Campus & student life

As a largely commuter institution, the on-campus residential culture is smaller than at a typical four-year college, and many students continue living at home or nearby while attending, balancing coursework with jobs or family responsibilities. Its location gives easy access to both the lower Hudson Valley and northern New Jersey without being inside New York City itself.

Worth knowing

The commuter character shapes daily life more than dormitory life does — this suits students who want to stay close to home and family in Rockland County or nearby New Jersey while training for a licensed health or teaching career.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate63.3%

Enrolled mid-50%—

Test policynot used

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

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