Is Ohio Dominican University a Catholic college?

Yes. Ohio Dominican University is a Catholic college in the Catholic Diocese of Columbus. Its sponsor is Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs.

What is Ohio Dominican University’s Compass Score?

64 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at Ohio Dominican University?

Mass is listed at Christ the King Chapel and Sansbury Hall. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Catholic college

Ohio Dominican University

LocationColumbus, OH
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,258 students
SponsorDominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs
TraditionDominican

Official website

Ohio Dominican University is a Catholic university in the Dominican tradition in Columbus, Ohio. Christ the King Chapel in Sansbury Hall lists a Wednesday noon Mass and a Sunday afternoon Mass, with Wednesday confession, and a university chaplain is named. The core requires six credits of theology and six of philosophy, and the catalog describes the core as drawing on the Catholic and Dominican tradition.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

Wednesday12:00 PMChrist the King Chapel, Sansbury Hall · Academic semester; also on Holy Days.
Sunday4:00 PMChrist the King Chapel, Sansbury Hall · Academic semester. The fellowship page gives 7 p.m. for Sunday Mass; the pages disagree.

Confession 1

Wednesday11:00 AMChrist the King Chapel (confessional at the entrance) · Also by appointment with the University Chaplain.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Mass & Liturgical Schedule | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/worship-schedule.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Noon – Wednesdays and Holy Days 4 p.m. – Sundays”
Mass is celebrated on campus at noon on Wednesdays and Holy Days and at 4 p.m. on Sundays during the academic semester.
“Noon – Wednesdays and Holy Days 4 p.m. – Sundays”
Mass is celebrated on campus at noon on Wednesdays and Holy Days and at 4 p.m. on Sundays during the academic semester.
“Sacrament of Reconciliation – 11 a.m. on Wednesdays in the confessional as you enter the Chapel and by appointment”
Reconciliation is scheduled at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, plus by appointment.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Christ the King Chapel — 0.1 mi
Saint Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
St. Augustine and Gabriel Church — 2.1 mi
Saint Catherine Roman Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 500 Gould Road, Columbus

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Sacramental life

56 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Weekday Mass on campus during the academic year1–2 weekdays (Mass is listed on Wednesdays (noon) and on Holy Days; one weekday is listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass & Liturgical Schedule | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/worship-schedule.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Noon – Wednesdays and Holy Days 4 p.m. – Sundays”
  Mass is celebrated on campus at noon on Wednesdays and Holy Days and at 4 p.m. on Sundays during the academic semester.
Partly:
Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (One Sunday Mass (4 p.m.) is listed on the schedule page. The fellowship page gives 7 p.m. for Sunday Mass; the pages disagree on the time, and the 4 p.m. time is recorded from the most specific schedule.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass & Liturgical Schedule | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/worship-schedule.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Noon – Wednesdays and Holy Days 4 p.m. – Sundays”
  Mass is celebrated on campus at noon on Wednesdays and Holy Days and at 4 p.m. on Sundays during the academic semester.
Partly:
Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (One scheduled confession time per week (Wednesday, 11 a.m.), plus appointments.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass & Liturgical Schedule | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/worship-schedule.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sacrament of Reconciliation – 11 a.m. on Wednesdays in the confessional as you enter the Chapel and by appointment”
  Reconciliation is scheduled at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, plus by appointment.
Partly:
Eucharistic adorationOccasional (monthly or seasonal) (Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is confirmed as a special liturgy or times stated.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass & Liturgical Schedule | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/worship-schedule.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Praise & Worship and ecumenical Christian worship”
  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is listed among special liturgies, with no frequency stated.
Yes:
Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Fr. Dan Millisor, OPA is listed as University Chaplain.)
Sources (1)
1. Spiritual Life & Service | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Dan Millisor, OPA University Chaplain Erskine Hall, 103 millisod2@ohiodominican.edu”
  Fr. Dan Millisor, OPA is listed as University Chaplain.
Yes:
Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (Christ the King Chapel is listed among the campus places for prayer.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass & Liturgical Schedule | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/worship-schedule.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “There are a variety of places on campus and off for prayer, reflection and spiritual development.”
  Christ the King Chapel is listed among the places on campus for prayer.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration1 to 5 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 2 Mass, 1 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Theology and core curriculum

77 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Six credits of theology (two courses at minimum, one at the 200 level or higher) are required in the core; computed from the B.A. requirements, which match the B.S.)
Sources (1)
1. University Catalog 2025-2026 (PDF)ohiodominican.edu/academics/Updated%20Ohio%20Dominican%20University%20Catalog%202025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Six semester credits in philosophy and six semester credits in theology with at least one course in each area at the 200-level or higher.”
  The core requires six semester credits of philosophy and six of theology, for all bachelor's students.
Partly:
Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (The core theology requirement is not limited to a specific Catholic course; the catalog lists Catholic courses (for example THL 279A) and general courses (for example THL 343 World Religions) among the theology options.)
Sources (1)
1. University Catalog 2025-2026 (PDF)ohiodominican.edu/academics/Updated%20Ohio%20Dominican%20University%20Catalog%202025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Six semester credits in philosophy and six semester credits in theology with at least one course in each area at the 200-level or higher.”
  The core requires six semester credits of philosophy and six of theology, for all bachelor's students.
  “THL 343 World Religions”
  A world religions course is one of the theology options.
  “THL 279A CORE: Catholic Church in the World”
  A course on the Catholic Church is one of the theology options.
Partly:
Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Six credits of philosophy (two courses at minimum, one at the 200 level or higher) are required in the core.)
Sources (1)
1. University Catalog 2025-2026 (PDF)ohiodominican.edu/academics/Updated%20Ohio%20Dominican%20University%20Catalog%202025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Six semester credits in philosophy and six semester credits in theology with at least one course in each area at the 200-level or higher.”
  The core requires six semester credits of philosophy and six of theology, for all bachelor's students.
Yes:
Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description (The core seminars' description names the Catholic and Dominican tradition as a focus.)
Sources (1)
1. University Catalog 2025-2026 (PDF)ohiodominican.edu/academics/Updated%20Ohio%20Dominican%20University%20Catalog%202025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “the seminars include study of how important thinkers in the Catholic and Dominican tradition have responded to the questions.”
  The core seminars include study of thinkers in the Catholic and Dominican tradition.
Yes:
Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (A theology major (Requirements for a Major in Theology) is offered, with the BA; the catalog text is from the 2025-2026 edition.)
Sources (1)
1. University Catalog 2025-2026 (PDF)ohiodominican.edu/academics/Updated%20Ohio%20Dominican%20University%20Catalog%202025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “At Ohio Dominican University, theology is done from within the context of the Roman Catholic tradition.”
  The theology program is taught within the Roman Catholic tradition.
Not enough information:
Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Campus culture and residence life

67 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (Two professional ministry staff are listed: Emily Strand, MA (Director; also Liturgical Music Director) and Fr. Dan Millisor, OPA (University Chaplain). Student peer ministers are not counted.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/office-of-campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Emily Strand, MA Director of Campus Ministry Erskine Hall, Room 104 strande@ohiodominican.edu (614) 251-4722”
  Emily Strand, MA is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.
2. Spiritual Life & Service | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Dan Millisor, OPA University Chaplain Erskine Hall, 103 millisod2@ohiodominican.edu”
  Fr. Dan Millisor, OPA is listed as University Chaplain.
Partly:
Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Campus ministry offers retreats.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/office-of-campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Campus Ministry offers a variety of experiences such as retreats, Bible study and prayer groups, volunteer service and immersion trips”
  Campus ministry offers retreats, Bible study and prayer groups, and immersion trips; the number of retreats is not stated.
Yes:
Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Four faith groups are listed: Salt & Light (student club), Bible study, a women's group, and a rosary group. The last three are run by campus ministry. Salt & Light is in the official club directory.)
Sources (2)
1. Service & Fellowship Opportunities | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/service-fellowship-opportunities/service-fellowship-opportunities.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Several different Campus Ministry groups meet weekly for fellowship, including Salt & Light leadership team, Bible Study”
  Several campus ministry groups meet weekly, including Bible study and a women's group and rosary group.
2. Clubs and Organizations | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/clubs-organizations/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Get involved with community service opportunities, small devotion/study groups, and prayer meetings.”
  Salt & Light is a listed student club for mission, service, and prayer.
No:
Single-sex residence optionsCoed housing only (All four residence halls are co-ed (by wing or by suite).)
Sources (2)
1. Residence Life | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/residence-life/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “ODU's four residence halls serve the many different needs of our students.”
  The university has four residence halls.
2. Residence Halls | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/residence-life/residence-halls.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Co-ed by wing”
  Sansbury Hall is co-ed by wing.
  “Co-ed by suite”
  Siena, Aquinas, and Lynam Halls are co-ed by suite.
Not enough information:
Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (The Office of the Vice President for Mission and Identity is charged with the university's Catholic and Dominican mission.)
Sources (1)
1. University Catalog 2025-2026 (PDF)ohiodominican.edu/academics/Updated%20Ohio%20Dominican%20University%20Catalog%202025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Office of the Vice President for Mission and Identity is charged with coordinating and facilitating the university-wide process”
  The Office of the Vice President for Mission and Identity coordinates the university's Catholic and Dominican mission.

Service and Catholic social teaching

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Service or volunteer centerYes (Campus ministry runs a staffed service program (Service & Fellowship Opportunities, Volunteer Fair).)
Sources (1)
1. Service & Fellowship Opportunities | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/service-fellowship-opportunities/service-fellowship-opportunities.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to engage in various service opportunities”
  Students are encouraged to take part in service opportunities through campus ministry.
Partly:
Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (The second-year core seminar offers a community service project as an opportunity; no page states that service is required of all students.)
Sources (1)
1. Core Curriculum | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/academics/core/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students have the opportunity to translate knowledge into action through a community service project.”
  The second-year core seminar includes a community service project.
Partly:
Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (A Catholic social teaching course (PJU 379B) is offered in a Peace and Justice minor; it is not required of all students.)
Sources (1)
1. University Catalog 2025-2026 (PDF)ohiodominican.edu/academics/Updated%20Ohio%20Dominican%20University%20Catalog%202025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “PJU 379B CORE: Peace and Justice: Catholic Social Teachings”
  A Catholic social teaching course is offered as part of a Peace and Justice minor.
Not enough information:
Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)One (Campus ministry sponsors service trips during school breaks; one program is documented.)
Sources (1)
1. Mission & Identity | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/about/mission-identity.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “as well as service trips during school break to work around the country”
  Campus ministries sponsors service trips during school breaks.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Service is run through campus ministry and framed by the Catholic and Dominican mission.)
Sources (2)
1. Spiritual Life & Service | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “As a Catholic and Dominican university, we support and promote the four pillars of Dominican life: study, prayer, community and ministry.”
  Campus ministry describes itself as a Catholic and Dominican university program.
2. Mission & Identity | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/about/mission-identity.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “as well as service trips during school break to work around the country”
  Campus ministries sponsors service trips during school breaks.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

Mass is celebrated on campus on Wednesdays and Sundays, with a Wednesday confession time.
Sources (1)
1. Mass & Liturgical Schedule | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/worship-schedule.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Noon – Wednesdays and Holy Days 4 p.m. – Sundays”
  Mass is celebrated on campus at noon on Wednesdays and Holy Days and at 4 p.m. on Sundays during the academic semester.
  “Sacrament of Reconciliation – 11 a.m. on Wednesdays in the confessional as you enter the Chapel and by appointment”
  Reconciliation is scheduled at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, plus by appointment.
The Office of the Vice President for Mission and Identity coordinates the university's Catholic and Dominican mission.
Sources (1)
1. University Catalog 2025-2026 (PDF)ohiodominican.edu/academics/Updated%20Ohio%20Dominican%20University%20Catalog%202025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Office of the Vice President for Mission and Identity is charged with coordinating and facilitating the university-wide process”
  The Office of the Vice President for Mission and Identity coordinates the university's Catholic and Dominican mission.
The core requires six credits of philosophy and six of theology, and the core seminars include study of the Catholic and Dominican tradition.
Sources (1)
1. University Catalog 2025-2026 (PDF)ohiodominican.edu/academics/Updated%20Ohio%20Dominican%20University%20Catalog%202025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Six semester credits in philosophy and six semester credits in theology with at least one course in each area at the 200-level or higher.”
  The core requires six semester credits of philosophy and six of theology, for all bachelor's students.
  “the seminars include study of how important thinkers in the Catholic and Dominican tradition have responded to the questions.”
  The core seminars include study of thinkers in the Catholic and Dominican tradition.

Concerns

Only one weekday Mass (Wednesday) is listed on the schedule page.
Sources (1)
1. Mass & Liturgical Schedule | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/worship-schedule.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Noon – Wednesdays and Holy Days 4 p.m. – Sundays”
  Mass is celebrated on campus at noon on Wednesdays and Holy Days and at 4 p.m. on Sundays during the academic semester.
Some theology options in the core are not explicitly Catholic, such as THL 343 World Religions.
Sources (1)
1. University Catalog 2025-2026 (PDF)ohiodominican.edu/academics/Updated%20Ohio%20Dominican%20University%20Catalog%202025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “THL 343 World Religions”
  A world religions course is one of the theology options.
No Catholic social teaching course is required of all students. PJU 379B is part of a minor.
Sources (1)
1. University Catalog 2025-2026 (PDF)ohiodominican.edu/academics/Updated%20Ohio%20Dominican%20University%20Catalog%202025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “PJU 379B CORE: Peace and Justice: Catholic Social Teachings”
  A Catholic social teaching course is offered as part of a Peace and Justice minor.

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Campus ministry home

Christ the King Chapel (ODU Campus Ministry)

Address: 1216 Sunbury Rd., Columbus, OH 43219
Location: On campus
Facilities: Christ the King Chapel (Sansbury Hall), Salt & Light Campus Ministry Suite (first floor of Sansbury Hall)

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Source: ohiodominican.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, ohiodominican.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, ohiodominican.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 2

Campus ministry service tripsOff campus
During school breaks
Service trips during school breaks to work around the country and the world.
ohiodominican.edu
Service to the needy in Columbus
Opportunities sponsored by campus ministries to serve people in need in the Columbus area.
ohiodominican.edu

Clubs and groups 1

Salt & LightOn campus
Student club and peer ministry team for mission, community service, small devotion or study groups, and prayer meetings; based in the Salt & Light Campus Ministry Suite.
ohiodominican.edu, ohiodominican.edu

Liturgy and prayer 3

Music MinistryOn campus
Sundays at 6 p.m. rehearsal; weekly Sunday Mass
Music ministry led by Liturgical Music Director Emily Strand; rehearses in the Music Ministry Loft in Sansbury Hall, open to all skill levels.
ohiodominican.edu
Rosary group (campus ministry)
Weekly
Campus ministry rosary meeting weekly; the weekly rosary is also listed among special liturgies.
ohiodominican.edu
Saint celebrations
November, January, April
Mass and/or academic lecture for St. Albert the Great (November), St. Thomas Aquinas (January), and St. Catherine of Siena (April).
ohiodominican.edu

Social life 1

Sunday fellowship after MassOn campus
Weekly, after Sunday evening Mass at 7 p.m.
Fellowship in Sansbury lobby outside the Chapel; the page gives a 7 p.m. Mass that differs from the schedule page.
ohiodominican.edu

Faith formation 2

Bible study (campus ministry)
Weekly
Campus ministry group meeting weekly for fellowship and study; contact ministry@ohiodominican.edu.
ohiodominican.edu
Women's group (campus ministry)
Weekly
Campus ministry group meeting weekly for fellowship.
ohiodominican.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Campus Ministries (Office of Campus Ministry)

Sources (3)

Spiritual Life & Service | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“As a Catholic and Dominican university, we support and promote the four pillars of Dominican life: study, prayer, community and ministry.”
Campus ministry describes itself as a Catholic and Dominican university program.
Campus Ministry | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/office-of-campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Campus Ministry offers a variety of experiences such as retreats, Bible study and prayer groups, volunteer service and immersion trips”
Campus ministry offers retreats, Bible study and prayer groups, and immersion trips; the number of retreats is not stated.
“Mailing Address: Campus Ministry 1216 Sunbury Rd. Columbus, OH 43219”
The campus ministry's mailing address is 1216 Sunbury Rd., Columbus, OH 43219.
“Salt & Light Campus Ministry Suite First Floor of Sansbury Hall ministry@ohiodominican.edu”
The campus ministry suite and general ministry email are published.
Mass & Liturgical Schedule | Ohio Dominican Universityohiodominican.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/worship-schedule.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Where: Christ the King Chapel, Sansbury Hall”
Mass is held in Christ the King Chapel in Sansbury Hall.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

53 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score41%
First-year retention 20% of score64%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreNot reported
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score12 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$8,272

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	894
Total students	1,258
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$20,079
Cost of attendance (per year)	$47,621
Median federal debt at graduation	$26,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	41%
First-year retention	64%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$51,748
Admission rate	94%
Students receiving Pell grants	37%

Value index: 38 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Catholic Diocese of Columbus

The Most Reverend Earl K. Fernandes, Bishop of Columbus

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: columbuscatholic.org, columbuscatholic.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 204617
Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Is Ohio Dominican University a Catholic college?: Yes. Ohio Dominican University is a Catholic college in the Catholic Diocese of Columbus. Its sponsor is Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs.
What is Ohio Dominican University’s Compass Score?: 64 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Ohio Dominican University?: Mass is listed at Christ the King Chapel and Sansbury Hall. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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