Dowling College is an independent, comprehensive institution in the liberal arts tradition whose first priority is educating its diverse student body for personal and professional development. Dowling provides every student with a broad range of educational opportunities in a personalized environment empowered by a faculty totally committed to student success. As �The Personal College,� Dowling is known for the extraordinary attention given to student learning in the undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in each of the College�s four schools. The students, faculty and staff of the College contribute to the arts, sciences and professions such as business, education and aviation. Dowling College provides its community and alumni with continuing educational opportunities so that they may participate in learning as a lifetime endeavor.
< CollapseDowling College is a private college with its main campuses at Oakdale, Shirley and Melville in Suffolk County, New York, United States on Long Island, with more than 6,500 full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students through four schools: the School of Arts & Sciences, Townsend School of Business, School of Education and School of Aviation. The current President of Dowling College is Robert J. Gaffney former Suffolk County Executive.
Dowling College originated in 1955 when Adelphi College offered extension classes in Port Jefferson, Riverhead, and Sayville. In 1959, at the urging of community leaders, Adelphi Suffolk College became the first four year, degree granting liberal arts institution in Suffolk County, housed in an old public school building in Sayville. In January 1963, Adelphi Suffolk College purchased the former W.K. Vanderbilt estate in Oakdale and began developing as an important educational force on Long Island.
In 1968, the College severed its ties with Adelphi and was renamed after its chief benefactor, Robert Dowling, a noted city planner, philanthropist, and aviator. In response to increased enrollment, the Racanelli Learning Resource Center was constructed in 1974 to house the library, cafeteria and additional classrooms.
Shortly after the LRC opened, a devastating fire started in the mansion. The ornate ceremonial rooms of the College (the Hunt Room, the Foyer and Ballroom) were substantially damaged. A College committee, led by Dowling Trustee Alan Fortunoff, guided the restoration of the ornate woodwork, precious marble, and the elaborately carved stonework. While many of the fine details were lost, the grandeur and fine proportions remain.
The Rudolph Campus is located just 50 miles east of Manhattan and just minutes from the ocean beaches on Long Island, New York. Brookhaven Campus is located 18 miles east on the William Floyd Parkway in Shirley. A Free shuttle bus service runs between campuses. Selected courses are also offered at the Melville Center.
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| Percent of Students International: | 3% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 11% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (New York Collegiate Athletic Conference) Baseball (New York Collegiate Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 15,420 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 12,960 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 840 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,938 | 40% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,048 | 57% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,032 | 85% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,526 | 73% | |
Any Aid: |
92% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 87% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 59% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 410, Math: 410 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 520, Math: 520 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Not Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Recommended |
| Test Scores: | Recommended |
