Ohio Dominican University is a four-year liberal arts institution, founded in 1911 in the Catholic and Dominican tradition. The university has over 3,000 students and offers undergraduate degrees in over 50 majors as well as several graduate degree programs. Ohio Dominican uses a student-centered approach, with a commitment to quality teaching and learning and a number of academic programs of distinction.
Here are some Quick Facts about Ohio Dominican:
Ohio Dominican University was chartered in 1911 as the College of Saint Mary of the Springs. It was originally founded as an all-women's school, becoming coeducational in 1964. The name was changed to Ohio Dominican College in 1968. Ohio Dominican became a university on July 1, 2002 under an ambitious strategic plan to become one of the country's preeminent small Catholic universities.
Roman Catholic. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs
"To contemplate truth and to share with others the fruits of this contemplation."
St. Dominic founded the Order of Preachers in 1216. Dominicans are formed throughout their entire lives according to the four pillars established by St. Dominic: Prayer, Study, Ministry and Community. The Dominican tradition of spirituality is rooted in common life: liturgical prayer and meditation, study, and ministry of the Word. These values continue to guide the steps of faculty, students, and staff at Ohio Dominican.
Brian P. Nedwek, Ph.D., President of Ohio Dominican University
Main Campus - 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus OH 42319
Easton - 4449 Easton Way, Columbus OH 43219 (LEAD)
Tuttle Crossing - 5550 Blazer Parkway, Dublin OH 43017 (LEAD)
LEAD adult degree programs offered at all 3 campuses.
Undergraduate degrees in more than 50 majors
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science
Master's Degrees
Master of Arts in Theology
Master of Business Administration*
Master of Education
Master of Education Online
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies*
Additional graduate programs currently under development
* Available in a "4+1" format
Tuition - $11,495/semester
Room and Board - $3,815 - $4,630/semester (based on room type)
Graduate: $450/credit hour
• Students receiving assistance: Over 90%
• Average aid offer: $20,690 which includes scholarships, grants, loans and employment
• Aid offers range from $660 - $33,830.
NAIA Division II & Mid-States Football Association (MSFA)
Men: Soccer, Football, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Baseball
Women: Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Softball
April 2008 - Ohio Dominican University has officially filed for membership with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division II.
Fall 2008: 3,117 students
39% Male | 61% Female | 28% Multicultural
78% Undergraduate | 22% Graduate
88% have a Ph.D. and 46% have Tenure
Student to Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
56% Female| 44% Male
The University is significantly expanding the level of on-campus student extracurricular activities and improving residential life. At the same time, Ohio Dominican has expanded its extracurricular offerings, providing a greater number of on-campus activities for residential students. A central focus has been the expansion of athletic programs, which attract student athletes and non-athletes alike, foster alumni participation, and enhance fundraising.
Student organizations & activities at ODU offer events and activities that relate to areas of academic interest, student government, performance, multicultural, media, athletic, social, honorary, religious and service organizations. Ohio Dominican student activities and events are open to all students.
To accommodate an aggressive growth plan, a team of campus and community members, city planners, and Columbus business leaders worked with international design firm Sasaki Associates, to design a campus Master Plan. The plan encompasses the critical elements of campus organization: land and building use; vehicular and pedestrian circulation; infrastructure; open space; and the University's relationship to the community. Major components of Phase One focus include expansion of student residences; additional sports and recreation facilities; development of Sunbury Road as a gateway to the campus; and building of the Bishop James A Griffin Student Center.
More residence halls were needed to meet the housing needs of the increasing number of traditional students. As a result, Ohio Dominican opened two new student resident buildings, Siena Hall and Aquinas Hall, in Fall 2004 and Lynam Hall which opened Fall of 2008.
All campus physical development in addition to development in curricular and co-curricular programs, stems from the vision and direction of University's Strategic Plan.
The vision of Ohio Dominican is to be recognized as a preeminent Catholic institution of higher learning, providing quality programs in both the liberal arts and the professions, committed to the fundamental value of liberal education, and deeply rooted in our Dominican tradition. Ohio Dominican will be known for its student-centered and innovative approaches to teaching and learning; its commitment to excellence in academic and co-curricular programs; its commitment to service and community responsibility; its outstanding campus facilities and resources, its global outreach in response to educational needs; and its reputation for distinction in values-based higher education.
