Ohio Dominican University

Ohio Dominican University (ODU) is a private Catholic university in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Founded in 1911 as the College of St. Mary of the Springs, it adopted the Ohio Dominican name in 1968 and became a university in 2002. ODU offers undergraduate and graduate programs across liberal arts, business, education, health sciences, and related fields, with an emphasis on Dominican values of truth, justice, and community service. The university sits on a compact urban campus on the east side of Columbus and serves a primarily undergraduate population alongside master’s and professional programs. It is known for small class sizes, close faculty mentoring, and connections to the Columbus metro area for internships and careers.