Quick Facts About ODU
Founding
Ohio Dominican University was chartered in 1911 as the College of St. Mary of the Springs. It was founded as an all-women’s school, becoming coeducational in 1964. The college changed its name to Ohio Dominican College on July 1, 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.
Church Affiliation
Roman Catholic. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs, which became the Dominican Sisters of Peace on April 12, 2009.
Motto
“To contemplate truth and to share with others the fruits of this contemplation.”
What is "Dominican'?
St. Dominic de Guzman, an itinerant preacher, founded the Order of Preachers in 1216. Dominicans are formed throughout their entire lives according to the four pillars St. Dominic established:
• Prayer
• Study
• Ministry
• 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 University.
President
Peter Cimbolic, Ph.D.
Campuses
Main Campus: 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus OH 43219
LEAD Building: 2600 Airport Drive, Columbus OH, 43215 (LEAD)
Dublin Campus: 5550 Blazer Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017 (LEAD)
LEAD adult degree programs are also offered at the Main Campus.
Degrees
Undergraduate degrees: 43 majors - Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science
Graduate degrees: 9 programs - Master of Arts in Theology, Master of Business Administration*, MBA Online, Master of Education, Master of Education Online, Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Master of Science in Management, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Master of Science in Sport Management, Master of Science in Exercise Science, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies*.
Additional graduate programs under development.
* Available in a "4+1" format
Tuition (2011 - 2012)
Full-Time Undergraduate: $26,260/year
Room and Board: $8,738 - $10,920/year
Part-Time Undergraduate: $531/per credit hour
Graduate: $540/credit hour (M.Ed. - $500/credit hour)
Financial Aid (2009-2010)
• Students receiving assistance: 96 percent
• Average aid offered: $23,130, which includes scholarships, grants, loans and employment
• Aid offers range from $660 to $33,830
Athletics
Men: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Track & Field (indoor and outdoor)
Women: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field (indoor and outdoor) and Volleyball
Ohio Dominican University is the first National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II university in Central Ohio. The University became a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) in July 2010.
Enrollment (2011-2012)
Fall 2012: nearly 2,500 students
40% male, 60% female, 28% multicultural
77% Undergraduate, 23% Graduate
Full-time Faculty
88 percent have a Ph.D. and 46 percent have tenure
Student-to-Faculty ratio: 14-to-1
56% female, 44% male
Student Organizations
Ohio Dominican University has a wide variety of student extracurricular activities that enhance the quality of residential student life. A central focus has been the addition of the Bishop James. A. Griffin Student Center. The university's 18 varsity-level athletic programs attract student athletes and non-athletes alike, while providing opportunities for alumni participation and fundraising. Student organizations and activities at ODU provide events and opportunities that relate to areas of academic interest, student government, performance arts, multicultural interests, media, athletic, social, honorary, religious and service organizations. Ohio Dominican student activities and events are open to all students.
Vision of the University
The vision of Ohio Dominican University is to be recognized as a preeminent Catholic institution of higher learning, providing quality programs in 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.
eDUCATIONAL statistics
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