Dominican College
Dominican College is a private institution of higher learning located in Orangeburg, Rockland County, New York. Originally founded by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, it is now a co-educational college offering four-year undergraduate as well as master’s level degrees to young students who are interested in pursuing a high-standard liberal arts and science education in an atmosphere that is student-oriented and focused on assisting them to overcome challenges that hinder them from achieving their full potential.
Proud of its Catholic tradition, the college is committed to maintaining its value-centered focus. As a liberal arts institution, Dominican College offers degree programs in education, athletic training, social work, business administration and health-related fields of study like nursing and occupational and physical therapy.
The college currently has approximately 1,800 enrolled students and a faculty made up of 71 full-time teachers and 141 part-time instructors. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 and this insures that students are given the assistance and instructions they need to realize their goals.
For academic year 2009-2010, undergraduate tuition cost for full-time students is US$10,210 and US$615 per credit for part-time. Graduate tuition cost is US$670 per credit. Financial aid in the form of merit-scholarships and loans are available for qualified students.
Dominican College has a Residence Center for students that are interested in on-campus housing. Various rooms are available all of which are equipped with cable TV hook-ups and computer ports. Manned by 24-hour front-desk personnel, all residence centers provide each student with a clean, secure and healthy environment that is conducive to learning.
For more information about admissions, financial aid or online learning opportunities such as distance education degree programs and online classes, please contact Dominican College.
