Dominican University New York Acceptance Rate
Orangeburg, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,319
- Admitted
- 1,828
- Yield
- 16.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Dominican University New York's acceptance rate has risen from 62.8% in 2014–15 to 78.8% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,385 to 2,319 (-3%) over that period.
Its 78.8% rate makes Dominican University New York more selective than about 45% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 32%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (81.9% for women vs 74.2% for men, a 7.7-point gap). Dominican University New York has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 16.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,385 | 1,498 | 62.8% | 290 |
| 2015–16 | 1,959 | 1,400 | 71.5% | 365 |
| 2016–17 | 1,751 | 1,321 | 75.4% | 253 |
| 2017–18 | 1,575 | 1,086 | 69% | 229 |
| 2018–19 | 2,101 | 1,613 | 76.8% | 299 |
| 2019–20 | 2,314 | 1,800 | 77.8% | 293 |
| 2020–21 | 2,309 | 1,723 | 74.6% | 234 |
| 2021–22 | 1,586 | 1,199 | 75.6% | 176 |
| 2022–23 | 1,614 | 1,436 | 89% | 214 |
| 2023–24 | 2,319 | 1,828 | 78.8% | 299 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,403 | 1,149 | 81.9% |
| Men | 914 | 678 | 74.2% |
| Unknown | 2 | 1 | 50% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–605 | 3% |
| SAT Math | 535–630 |
How Dominican University New compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Dominican University New York's acceptance rate?
Dominican University New York's acceptance rate is 78.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,828 admitted of 2,319 applicants).
Is Dominican University New York test optional?
Dominican University New York is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Dominican University New York?
Dominican University New York received 2,319 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,828.
What SAT score do you need for Dominican University New York?
Admitted students at Dominican University New York typically scored 560–605 on SAT Reading/Writing and 535–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Dominican University New York getting harder to get into?
Dominican University New York has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62.8% in 2014–15 to 78.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.duny.edu/.