Dominican University

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About Dominican University

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 69 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 172%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $35,850.

River Forest, IL

$35,850

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

79%

Retention Rate Insight

79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

172%

Graduation Rate Insight

172% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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.

Application Considerations

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

Transfer Credit Policy

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.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-22

SAT 25th-75th Percentile910-1140

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

4k

Students enrolled

68%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

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%

Socio-economic diversity

58% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

58%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

10

Total Online Enrollment

2,330

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

90% On-campus

10% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold3% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold40% online

Master'sCheck Bold19% online

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

58%

State Grant Aid

67%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

58%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,339
State Grant Aid$5,179
Institution Grant Aid$18,785
Pell Grant Aid$4,963

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debtafter graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

8.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Bowling
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
9Health Professions And Related Programs.
10History.
11Legal Professions And Studies.
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
13Library Science.
14Mathematics And Statistics.
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
16Natural Resources And Conservation.
17Philosophy And Religious Studies.
18Physical Sciences.
19Psychology.
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
21Social Sciences.
22Theology And Religious Vocations.
23Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. 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.