- Acceptance rate: 94% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $21,006 a year (2022–23)
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Ohio Dominican University reported an acceptance rate of 94% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Ohio Dominican University reviews each application.
Ohio Dominican University GPA requirements
Ohio Dominican University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Ohio Dominican University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Ohio Dominican University acceptance rate
Ohio Dominican University admitted 1,830 of 1,942 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 94%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Ohio Dominican University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Columbus, Ohio, with 843 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Ohio Dominican University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Ohio Dominican University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Ohio Dominican University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,006 a year at Ohio Dominican University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Ohio Dominican University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Ohio Dominican University admitted 94% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Ohio Dominican University?
A lot: Ohio Dominican University requires high school GPA. It considers high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Ohio Dominican University?
Ohio Dominican University's acceptance rate was 94% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,830 of 1,942 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Ohio Dominican University?
No. Ohio Dominican University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Ohio Dominican University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Ohio Dominican University admitted 94% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Ohio Dominican University?
Ohio Dominican University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Ohio Dominican University consider legacy status?
No. Ohio Dominican University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Ohio Dominican University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Ohio Dominican University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Ohio Dominican University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,006 a year at Ohio Dominican University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Ohio Dominican University?
No, but it considers one. Ohio Dominican University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Ohio Dominican University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Ohio Dominican UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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