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About Dominican University New York

health sciences focusdoctoral programssmall class sizeshigh acceptance rate

Dominican University New York is a private university in Orangeburg, NY, known for its health sciences focus, doctoral programs, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 89%, Dominican University New York is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 214 students each year. Dominican University New York is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 953–1178, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Dominican University New York offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $21,418 per year; the sticker price of $50,030 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Dominican University New York acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

89%
Overall Accept Rate
1066
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 953 – 1178 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Dominican University New York

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Application Strategy
In your application materials, show that you have thought about how you will use Dominican's location in the Hudson Valley just outside New York City, whether for internships, clinical placements, or professional networking in your intended field.
Test Score Strategy
Since Dominican University New York does not require test scores, hold back a score that falls below their typical range and let your GPA, activities, and essays carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Dominican University New York actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$50k/yr$40.7k
30k-48k~$50k/yr$41.1k
48k-75k~$50k/yr$42.4k
75k-110k~$50k/yr$43.8k
110k+~$50k/yr$42.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

57%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$51k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,269
Undergrad Enrollment
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