Dominican University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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About Dominican University
Dominican University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in River Forest, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,029, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The university offers 63 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 64%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $34,420.
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- #3 Ranked in Best Online Colleges in Chicago
- #6 Ranked in Most Affordable Online Law Degree Programs of 2022
- #8 Ranked in Most Affordable Online Colleges in Illinois
Admissions Breakdown
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
64% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
77% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
64% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Required
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1200
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1200
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards3k
Number of Students Enrolled
54%
Online Student Enrollment
10:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
48%
White
33%
Black
7%
Unknown
6%
Asian
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Two or more races
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
71%
Socio-economic diversity
55% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
7
Total Online Enrollment
1,635
Percent of Programs Online
93% On-campus
7% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
55%
State Grant Aid
60%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
55%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$26k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED 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.