Dominican University New York

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,120

2.99% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$33,972

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

63.3%

2,349 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,396

88.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

52.2%

156 Graduates

About

Dominican University New York is a higher education institution located in Rockland County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Dominican University New York were Registered Nursing (72 degrees awarded), General Social Sciences (31 degrees), and General Health Services (28 degrees).

In 2024, 400 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dominican University New York. 67.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (141 degrees), 1.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (122 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dominican University New York is $33,120, which is $1,200 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Dominican University New York is $33,120, which is $1,200 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,972.

In 2024, 95% of undergraduate students attending Dominican University New York received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,120

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dominican University New York was $33,120. The cost of tuition at Dominican University New York is $1,200 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Dominican University New York (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$33,972

2024 Value

42.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Dominican University New York had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,972. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Dominican University New York grew by 42.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Dominican University New York (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,395

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dominican University New York was of $12,395 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.21% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Dominican University New York (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Dominican University New York received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 13.1% with respect to 2023, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dominican University New York (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Dominican University New York received 2,349 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.29% annual growth. Out of those 2,349 applicants, 1,487 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,396 students enrolled at Dominican University New York in 2024. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Dominican University New York has an overall enrollment yield of 19.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

63.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,487

Accepted Out of 2,349

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Dominican University New York was 63.3% (1,487 admissions from 2,349 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 78.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 1.29%, while admissions declined by 18.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Dominican University New York (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Dominican University New York in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Dominican University New York had a total enrollment of 1,396 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Dominican University New York is 1,237 students and the part-time enrollment is 159. This means that 88.6% of students enrolled at Dominican University New York are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dominican University New York, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.3% Hispanic or Latino, 25.5% White, 15.8% Black or African American, 5.73% Asian, 2.94% Two or More Races, 0.0716% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0716% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Dominican University New York in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16%) and White Female (14.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (13.5%) and Black or African American Female (7.94%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dominican University New York in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,396 students. The full-time enrollment at Dominican University New York is 1,237 and the part-time enrollment is 159. This means that 88.6% of students enrolled at Dominican University New York are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Dominican University New York (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Dominican University New York was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Dominican University New York had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Dominican University New York (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
534 enrolled students
White
356 enrolled students
Black or African American
221 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dominican University New York is 38.3% Hispanic or Latino, 25.5% White, 15.8% Black or African American, 5.73% Asian, 2.94% Two or More Races, 0.0716% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0716% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 111 students (7.95%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 142 more women than men received degrees from Dominican University New York. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dominican University New York is white (141 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (122 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Dominican University New York is Registered Nursing (72 degrees awarded), followed by General Social Sciences (31 degrees) and General Health Services (28 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dominican University New York, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (214 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (31 degrees), and English (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dominican University New York are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,728,305 people), Registered nurses (1,582,850 people), Secondary school teachers (628,933 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (507,779 people), and Other managers (474,923 people).

The most specialized majors at Dominican University New York in 2024 are Health (214 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (31 degrees), English (7 degrees), History (4 degrees), and Education (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dominican University New York are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Dominican University New York are Health (214 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (31 degrees), English (7 degrees), History (4 degrees), and Education (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dominican University New York are Elementary & secondary schools (3,434,362 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,858,838 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (738,758 people), Legal services (417,705 people), and Outpatient care centers (392,078 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Dominican University New York.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Dominican University New York was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Dominican University New York according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

129

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

271

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 129 degrees were awarded to men at Dominican University New York, which is 0.476 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (271).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Dominican University New York by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Dominican University New York in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.75 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Dominican University New York in Registered Nursing, which is 4.14 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 40% of students graduating from Dominican University New York completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (69.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Dominican University New York is Female and White (69.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
141 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
122 degrees awarded
Black or African American
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dominican University New York is white (141 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (122 degrees).

8.75% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
185 degrees awarded
White Female
177 degrees awarded
White Female
171 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dominican University New York is white female (185 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (177 degrees).

Operations

Dominican University New York has an endowment valued at nearly $5.13M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.05M (20.5%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Dominican University New York had a total salary expenditure of 40.7M. Dominican University New York employs 31 Assistant professors, 20 Associate professors and 9 Instructors. Most academics at Dominican University New York are Female Assistant professor (19), Female Associate professor (13), and Male Assistant professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dominican University New York are: Management, with 35 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 27 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Endowment

$5.13M

2024 Endowment

39.3%

decline from 2023

Dominican University New York has an endowment valued at about $5.13M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Dominican University New York declined 39.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $247M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Dominican University New York (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$17.2M

2024 Salaries

3.36%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Dominican University New York paid a median of $17.2M in salaries, which represents 42.3% of their overall expenditure ($40.7M) and a 3.36% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.78% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.216% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$5.07M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Dominican University New York paid a total of $5.07M to 65 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dominican University New York were Management with 35 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

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