Dominican College Admission Requirements

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Dominican College Admission Overview

Dominican College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Dominican College admitted 63.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.09 GPA (B). Dominican College is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Dominican College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

63.3%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Dominican University New York

Acceptance Rate

The Dominican College acceptance rate is 63.3%. Last year, 1,487 of 2,349 applicants were admitted. That is the 51st lowest acceptance rate in New York.

Admission Selectivity

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

Dominican College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Dominican University New York typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.09. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Dominican College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.09

Typical High School Grades

B

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.09

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Dominican College typically have around a 3.09 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Dominican College is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #101 in New York for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Dominican University New York freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Dominican College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1095-1235

Freshmen who sent SAT

3%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 560
  • Math 535
  • Composite 1095
SAT 25th percentile scores for Dominican University New York

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 605
  • Math 630
  • Composite 1235
SAT 75th percentile scores for Dominican University New York

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Dominican College typically score around a 1170 SAT (middle 50% 1095–1235) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 71st percentile nationally. Dominican College ranks #72 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1095 to 1235

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View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Dominican University New York admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,455 892 2,349
Accepted 935 551 1,487
Acceptance Rate 64% 62% 63%
Enrolled 169 120 289
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 22% 19%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Dominican University New York and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Dominican University New York application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Dominican University New York is $40.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Dominican University New York
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Dominican College is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 63.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.09 GPA (about an B average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190761.

GPA calculator: Dominican University New York GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026