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Dominican College of Blauvelt, also known as Dominican College, is located in Orangeburg, New York, United States. It was established in the year 1952 by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt and was originally a teacher training school for women. The college offers degrees and certificate programs in diverse fields of study including mathematics, criminal justice, communication, business administration, and humanities. The college is divided into the following academic divisions:
- Allied Health
- Arts and Sciences
- Business
- Nursing
- Social Sciences
- Teacher Education
There are several student clubs and organizations available including the Dominican College Business Club, Association of Information Technology Professionals, Social Organization for Commuting Students, Debating Society, Social Work Club, and Campus Ministry. The Greek societies include Pi Gamma Mu, Alpha Chi, and Sigma Theta Tau.
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Campus Location470 Western Highway Orangeburg, NY 10962-1210 USA Main Tel: (845) 359-7800 Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, mathematics, nursing and emergency medicine, and therapy and counseling.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 304 | 28 | | Master | 39 | 10 | | Doctorale | 16 | 1 | | Associate | 1 | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 1,931 in 2007-2008 (1,642 full-time equivalent). About 38% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 62% of the class. Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students and graduate students are 15%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 20,300 | | Room and board | $ 9,730 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,800 | | Other | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid: Dominican College Of Blauvelt participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsDominican College Of Blauvelt provides on-campus housing for 660 of its 1,642 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
AthleticsThe school is in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference for major sports. The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 81 male students received the aid (men were 53% of those receiving aid) and 72 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 47% of students receiving such aid) .
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 75% | | Women | 76% | | All | 76% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 390-490 | | Math | 390-480 | | Writing | 400-470 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (49 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (5 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (30 awarded) - Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (8 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (73 awarded) - American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (4 awarded) MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded) - Health Services Administration
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (91 awarded) - Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (49 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE (13 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (7 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (29 awarded) - Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
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