Idle Hour Boulevard Oakdale Long Island, NY 11769 800-369-5464
http://www.dowling.edu admissions@dowling.edu
About Dowling College
  • Year of Foundation 1959
  • Size of Campus 157 Acre
  • Type of Instituition Private institution
  • Religious Orientation None
  • Degrees Bachelor , Master, Post-Bachelor,Post-Master
  • Calendar Type Semester
  • Undergraduate Population 3,627
  • Women % / Men % / Out of state 61%, 39%, 10%
Application
  • App. Deadlines FAFSA
  • Tuition Costs In / Out - State N/A
  • Room and Board
  • Nonfall Registration Accepted
  • Selectivity of the Intuition Less selective
  • Application Fee $25
  • Enrollment No. 3,627
Reference: Dowling College
THE VISION OF DOWLING COLLEGE IS TO BECOME A REGIONALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION THAT PROVIDES EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION BY FOSTERING AN ENVIRONMENT OF COLLABORATIVE LEARNING AND OPEN ACADEMIC INQUIRY. Dowling College is an independent comprehensive educational institution in the liberal arts tradition whose mission is to provide our students with a well-rounded education based upon innovative teaching, informed and engaging research, and a commitment to democratic citizenship with a community service component. We foster an open and supportive learning environment that is based upon collaboration between a committed and supportive expert faculty and a student body diverse in its interests, beliefs, culture, ethnicity, and geographic origin. We recognize learning as a lifetime endeavor, particularly as it relates to globalization. The college upholds its educational mission through teaching, learning and research in the arts, sciences and professions such as education, business and aviation, and by providing members of the community and Dowling alumni with opportunities for continuing education.
Social Life And Activities
  • Setting Suburban
  • Other general policies class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
  • Number of frat chapter houses 0
  • Popular Event and Social Activities on Campus Hispanic Heritage, International Dinner - Annual, Thanksgiving Dinner, Latin Night, Women's Month Celebration, Live Irish Music Night, Black History Month Celebration
  • Percent students who are frat members N/A
  • Number of honor societies Alphi Chi, Delta Mu Delta, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Phi Sigma Iota, Alpha Eta Rho, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Alpha Theta, Psi Chi, Phi Delta Kappa, Sigma Tau Delta
  • Number of sororities 0
  • On-campus religious organizations (Appears as submitted by school) Campus ministries, Christian Club
  • Number of students in fraternities 1
  • Other on-campus organizations N/A
  • Percent students who are frat sororities N/A
  • Number of on-campus international organizations (Appears as submitted by school) International Club, La Family, Celtic Society, Pan Club - African American Carribean Club
  • Alcohol Policies No
  • Number of frats 1
Transportation
  • Distance to nearest train LI Railroad, Oakdale (1)
  • Distance to nearest bus New York City (40)
  • Public Transportation to the University N/A
  • Car Permitted On Campus Yes
  • Distance to nearest airport JFK International, New York City (35), Islip MacArthur (5)
Student Housing
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are undefined N/A
  • Number of housing and appartment units owned by the university N/A
  • Type of housing provided for students coed dorms (100%)
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are doubles N/A
  • High speed or wireless internet in college housing 100%
  • College housing safety - Sprinkler system N/A
  • College campus housing availability Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are apartments N/A
  • College housing safety - Fire alarms N/A
  • Number of students using college housing 17%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are triples N/A
  • On and Off campus housing offered Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are singles N/A
  • Off and remote campus housing assistance available Yes
Campus Services
  • Number Of Books in Library 232,380
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Campus Labs(est) 210
  • Basic Services Provided nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance
  • Student Email Accounts Yes
  • Student Allowed To Post A Web Page No
  • Number of Audiovisuals-cds,videos,dvds 14,610
  • Number Of Microforms 394,000
  • Campus Safety 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
  • Counseling Services minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious
  • Location Of Area With Wireless Support in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs
  • Museums N/A
  • Number Of Subscriptions 961
  • Location Of Available Computers computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
  • Estimated Capacity Of Wireless Network N/A
  • Library Facilities N/A
  • Online Course Registration Available Yes
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Classrooms N/A
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Library N/A
  • Student Computer Availability No
  • Wireless Network - Student wi-fi Yes
  • Library On Campus Yes
  • OS of Wifi Network Microsoft
  • Number of e-books 9,450
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Other Locations N/A
  • Computer Courses No
  • Internet Access Yes
  • Tutoring and Remedial Help math, writing, study skills
Student Employment and Career
  • Navy ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Does the school discourage student employment No
  • Number of undergraduates (only) with employment 0%
  • Top Companies Selecting Students For Jobs N/A
  • Army ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Student Employment Fedral Work Study Program Available
  • The average earnings of employed undergrads 0
  • Employed Students after 6 Months N/A
  • Career placment and training co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training
  • Employed Students after 2 years N/A
  • Employed Students after 1 year N/A
  • Airforce ROTC on campus? Offered at cooperating institution (Manhattan College)
Loan, Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant Page Details
  • Specific Locations/Universities Town