Founded in 1911 as the College of Saint Mary of the Springs, Ohio Dominican University is a private Catholic liberal arts university, guided in its educational mission by the Dominican motto, "To contemplate truth and to share with others the fruits of this contemplation."

Ohio Dominican University is a preeminent small university with a world-class faculty dedicated to student-centered teaching.

At ODU you will experience a well-rounded curriculum and quality interaction with our faculty, who embody the Dominican principles of excellence in teaching and communication. You will be pleased by the responsiveness and accessibility of our faculty and the entire campus community.

The vision of Ohio Dominican is to be recognized as a preeminent Catholic institution of higher learning, providing quality programs in both the liberal arts and the professions, committed to the fundamental value of liberal education, and deeply rooted in our Dominican tradition. Ohio Dominican will be known for its student-centered and innovative approaches to teaching and learning; its commitment to excellence in academic and co-curricular programs; its commitment to service and community responsibility; its outstanding campus facilities and resources, its global outreach in response to educational needs; and its reputation for distinction in values-based higher education.