School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Dominican University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in River Forest, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,397, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The university offers 70 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 172%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $37,194.
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Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-22
SAT 25th-75th Percentile934-1140
4k
Students enrolled
75%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
13%
Unknown
2%
Black
3%
Hispanic
45%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
55% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
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2,552
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.75% online, 25% on-campus.
94% On-campus
6% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's3% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's13% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $37,194 | $37,194 |
Graduate | $19,000 | $19,000 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $11,300 |
On-campus other expenses | $850 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $12,554 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $800 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,072 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $50,544 | $50,544 |
Off-campus without family | $51,748 | $51,748 |
Off-campus with family | $39,466 | $39,466 |
Federal Grant Aid
55%
State Grant Aid
63%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
55%
$24k
Average student debtafter graduation
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
6 | Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services. | |||
7 | Education. | |||
8 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
11 | History. | |||
12 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
13 | Library Science. | |||
14 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
15 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
16 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
17 | Physical Sciences. | |||
18 | Psychology. | |||
19 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
20 | Social Sciences. | |||
21 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
22 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.