Dowling College

Idle Hour Boulevard
Oakdale Long Island, NY 11769
http://www.dowling.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1955
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students3,627
Endowment11,062,674
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee25
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition13,800
Room/BoardN/A
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs961
# of Books232,380
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size55 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing17%
College housing typescoed dorms (100%)
Popular EventsHispanic Heritage, International Dinner - Annual, Thanksgiving Dinner, Latin Night, Women's Month Celebration, Live Irish Music Night, Black History Month Celebration
Nearest AirportJFK International, New York City (35), Islip MacArthur (5)
Nearest TrainLI Railroad, Oakdale (1)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations40
# of fraternities1
# of sororities0
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Lion's Voice; Riverrun
Honor SocietiesAlphi 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
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus ministries, Christian Club
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) International Club, La Family, Celtic Society, Pan Club - African American Carribean Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Student Government Association, Paintball, OPEN, Women in Aviation, Dorm Council, Field Biology Club, Italian Club, Business Council, Exceptional Children, Aviation Model Building, Cultural Affairs Committee, Rainbow Society - Gay & Lesbian, AAAE Commuter Council, Music Society, Philosophy Club, Health Club, The Education Club, Idle Hour Accounting Sociey, Dorm Council - Brookhaven and Oakdale, The Year Book, Martial Arts Club, Photography Club