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Dominican University New York
Dominican University New York says yes to 63.3% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $61,171 median earnings.
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Dominican University New York occupies suburban Orangeburg, NY — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $111,206 four years out. 48.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,105 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 66.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1095 and 1235 — below the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Dominican University New York's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Dominican University New York received 2,319 applications and admitted 1,828 (78.8%), with 299 enrolling.
Dominican University New York is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1095–1235 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Dominican University New York's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 585 | 605 |
| SAT Math | 535 | 575 | 630 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Dominican University New York compares
| Dominican University New York | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 63.3% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,220 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $61,171 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Dominican University New York: $61,171 median at year ten, versus $60,236 across New York institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $34,220 regardless of where you're from. At Dominican University New York, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,105 — Dominican University New York is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
52.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 47% don't — ask a Dominican University New York tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Dominican University New York
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $111,206 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $71,464 |
| Social Work | $64,672 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,161 |
| Social Sciences, General | $56,966 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,995 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $45,986 |
Median earnings for these 7 Dominican University New York programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $61,171 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 19 additional Dominican University New York programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Dominican University New York?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1095–1235 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 63.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Dominican University New York's acceptance rate?
78.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,828 admitted from 2,319 applicants.
How much does Dominican University New York cost?
At Dominican University New York, published tuition is $34,220 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Dominican University New York's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Dominican University New York graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $61,171 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- Daemen University — 68.3% admitted
- D'Youville University — 81.4% admitted
- CUNY York College — 64.1% admitted
- CUNY Queens College — 64.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.