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Your chances of getting into Dominican College of Blauvelt

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

89%
Admission Difficulty for Dominican College of Blauvelt
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Dominican College is 89%.  Its admission rate is the 135th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Dominican College and can you get accepted?

Dominican College of Blauvelt is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,436 out of the 1,614 who applied were admitted.

Dominican College of Blauvelt typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.09. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Dominican College?

89% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Dominican College of Blauvelt you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.09 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1070 on the SAT

Dominican College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.09

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Dominican College of Blauvelt?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Dominican College are to have around a 3.09 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.09 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Dominican College accepts 89% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Dominican College is 3.09 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #105 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Dominican College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Dominican College of Blauvelt students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 7.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 4.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 17.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 28.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 11.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 18.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Dominican College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Dominican College of Blauvelt. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 8% of students submitted SAT scores.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

953-1178

Applicants Submitting SAT 

8%
SAT Scores for Dominican College of Blauvelt
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 470
Math 25th Percentile 483
Composite 25th Percentile 953
SAT Scores for Dominican College of Blauvelt
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 608
Math 75th Percentile 570
Composite 75th Percentile 1178
Average SAT Score 1070

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Dominican College of Blauvelt?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Dominican College is 1070 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 953-1178. Students who get into Dominican College of Blauvelt score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Dominican College ranks #94 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1070 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Dominican College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 953 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 953, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 840, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Dominican College of Blauvelt is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1065, you have around a 89% chance of being admitted. A 1178 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 94% chance of getting in.

Dominican College of Blauvelt admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1178 and Above Good >94%
1065 to 1178 Avg + 89%-94%
953 to 1065 Avg - 81%-89%
841 to 953 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 841 Low <69%
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Dominican College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for Dominican College of Blauvelt
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Dominican College of Blauvelt
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Dominican College of Blauvelt admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 948 663 1,614
Accepted 859 575 1,436
Acceptance Rate 91% 87% 89%
Enrolled 113 101 214
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 18% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Dominican College of Blauvelt is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Dominican College of Blauvelt and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Dominican College of Blauvelt Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Dominican College of Blauvelt
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190761 IPEDS survey data for Dominican College of Blauvelt.

Last updated February 24, 2024