AccessibleUpdated for the 2025-2026 cycle

Ohio Dominican University acceptance rate and admissions profile

Ohio Dominican University, a private college in Ohio, reports a 94% acceptance rate and sits in the accessible band. In practice that means it admits most qualified applicants, so a strong application is judged against an applicant pool that is already self-selected.

Use this page to see what Ohio Dominican University weighs, where it ranks among Ohio schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1150, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
94%
Accessible
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1150
of admitted students
Type
Private
Ohio
Selectivity in state
#43
of 45 in OH
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Will I get into Ohio Dominican University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Ohio Dominican University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Ohio Dominican University?

Your odds at Ohio Dominican University are not the same as its 94% acceptance rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Ohio Dominican University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Ohio Dominican University hard to get into?

Ohio Dominican University is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 94% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Ohio Dominican University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Ohio Dominican University, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Ohio Dominican University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Ohio Dominican University?

Ohio Dominican University does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1150. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Ohio Dominican University.

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What Ohio Dominican University looks for

What Ohio Dominican University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

The factors that carry the most weight at Ohio Dominican University are rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Ohio Dominican University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Ohio Dominican University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability — your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Ohio Dominican University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
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How Ohio Dominican University compares in Ohio

Ohio Dominican University ranks #43 most selective of 45 schools in Ohio in our database.

Among the 45 Ohio schools we track, Ohio Dominican University ranks #43 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Denison University (17%) and Kenyon College (31%) sit nearby, which makes Ohio a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Denison University
17%acceptance · OH
Kenyon College
31%acceptance · OH
Oberlin College
34%acceptance · OH
Case Western Reserve University
37%acceptance · OH
Wilberforce University
41%acceptance · OH
Defiance College
48%acceptance · OH
Ohio Wesleyan University
56%acceptance · OH
Franciscan University of Steubenville
58%acceptance · OH
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Similar to Ohio Dominican University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Applicants targeting Ohio Dominican University often weigh Barton College, Coker University, and Davis & Elkins College, which sit at a similar level. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Barton College
94%acceptance · NC
Coker University
94%acceptance · SC
Davis & Elkins College
94%acceptance · WV
George Fox University
94%acceptance · OR
Columbia International University
94%acceptance · SC
Baker University
94%acceptance · KS

Frequently asked questions

What does Ohio Dominican University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Ohio Dominican University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Ohio Dominican University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Ohio Dominican University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Ohio Dominican University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Ohio Dominican University specifically.

Is Ohio Dominican University test-optional?

Test-optional policies change year to year, so confirm Ohio Dominican University's current policy on its official admissions site. If you do submit scores, the admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1150; if you do not, more weight falls on your GPA, course rigor, and essays.

Acceptance rate and admitted test ranges reflect publicly reported data (U.S. Department of Education / NCES IPEDS / Common Data Sets). Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.