C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
61/100 · earnings-weighted

Dominican University New York

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Orangeburg, New York 10962
Dominican University New York campus, Orangeburg, NY
Dominican University New York campus, Orangeburg, NY. Photo: Alexisrael, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 57%
Outcomes
B
69/100
Affordability
F
17/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
B+
79/100
Prestige
F
29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,378
Total Enrollment
57%
Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
79%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Dominican University New York, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$61,171
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$50,865
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
52.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
48.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 61st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Dominican University New York

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$93,690$111,206+25%#60 of 966#71$24,998
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods—$71,464-17%#101 of 126#109—
Social Work—$64,672+25%#15 of 420#25—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$28,893$57,161+3%#242 of 660#386$27,000
Social Sciences$28,351$56,966+7%#30 of 87#33$25,000
Communication and Media Studies—$47,995-15%#507 of 660#572$27,000
English Language and Literature$26,422$45,986-5%#382 of 576#439$27,500
Biology$36,993————$19,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$30,537—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Dominican University New York Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $768,492
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,259/mo — vs ~$1,091/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10983 (3.1% cap, Tappan)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $32,160 $32,160
Room $9,820
Board $6,400
Total Cost (On-Campus) $53,830 $53,830

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
45%
Receive Pell Grants
77%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 72 grads/yr Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 35 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 33 grads/yr Physical Therapy/Therapist 33 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 33 grads/yr Social Sciences, General 31 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 28 grads/yr Nursing Practice 13 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 12 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 10 grads/yr Psychology, General 9 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 9 grads/yr International Business/Trade/Commerce 8 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 8 grads/yr English/Language Arts Teacher Education 7 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 7 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 7 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness 6 grads/yr Social Work 5 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Dominican University New York's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Nurse practitioners
$129k/yr 320,400 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Occupational therapists
$98k/yr 160,000 jobs
Physical therapists
$101k/yr 267,200 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Student Demographics

1,378
Total Students
64%
Women
86%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 27%
Hispanic 36%
Black 15%
Asian 6%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 57%
Hybrid (Some Online) 39%
Fully Online 4%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 86%
25-64 (Adult) 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Dominican University New York?
Dominican University New York has an acceptance rate of 79%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Dominican University New York?
Tuition at Dominican University New York is $32,160 for in-state students and $32,160 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Dominican University New York?
The graduation rate at Dominican University New York is 57%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Dominican University New York a good school?
Dominican University New York has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Dominican University New York?
Dominican University New York has a total enrollment of 1,378 students. Most students (86%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology