Ohio Dominican University Acceptance Rate
Columbus, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,559
- Admitted
- 1,329
- Yield
- 17.6%
- 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, Ohio Dominican University's acceptance rate has risen from 46.6% in 2014–15 to 85.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,317 to 1,559 (-33%) over that period.
Its 85.2% rate makes Ohio Dominican University more selective than about 31% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 19%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (88.1% for women vs 82% for men, a 6.1-point gap). Ohio Dominican University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 17.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,317 | 1,079 | 46.6% | 228 |
| 2015–16 | 1,410 | 1,140 | 80.9% | 249 |
| 2016–17 | 1,969 | 1,027 | 52.2% | 226 |
| 2017–18 | 1,239 | 956 | 77.2% | 244 |
| 2018–19 | 1,550 | 1,168 | 75.4% | 260 |
| 2019–20 | 1,395 | 1,171 | 83.9% | 287 |
| 2020–21 | 2,190 | 1,084 | 49.5% | 213 |
| 2021–22 | 2,185 | 1,170 | 53.5% | 180 |
| 2022–23 | 2,186 | 1,146 | 52.4% | 208 |
| 2023–24 | 1,559 | 1,329 | 85.2% | 234 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 833 | 734 | 88.1% |
| Men | 726 | 595 | 82% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 20–28 | 9% |
How Ohio Dominican University 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 Ohio Dominican University's acceptance rate?
Ohio Dominican University's acceptance rate is 85.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,329 admitted of 1,559 applicants).
Is Ohio Dominican University test optional?
Ohio Dominican University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Ohio Dominican University?
Ohio Dominican University received 1,559 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,329.
Is Ohio Dominican University getting harder to get into?
Ohio Dominican University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 46.6% in 2014–15 to 85.2% 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: https://www.ohiodominican.edu/.