Dominican University
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$34,950
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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 2,166, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The university offers 64 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 63%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $34,950.
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- #6 Ranked in Most Affordable Online Law Degree Programs of 2022
- #6 Ranked in Best Online Undergraduate Degrees in Legal Studies
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
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.
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.
76% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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
83% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
63% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Percentile 19-24
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 960-1160
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
Students enrolled
94%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
49%
White
32%
Unknown
7%
Black
6%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
72%
Socio-economic diversity
49% 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
4
Total Online Enrollment
2,992
Percent of Programs Online
96% On-campus
4% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 3% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 9% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $34,950 | $34,950 |
Graduate | $20,400 | $20,400 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $10,865 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,372 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,865 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,372 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,872 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $48,387 | $48,387 |
Off-campus without family | $48,387 | $48,387 |
Off-campus with family | $40,022 | $40,022 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
49%
State Grant Aid
53%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
49%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average student debt after graduation
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
BA
MA
DOC
7English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
13Library Science
BA
MA
DOC
Library Science/Librarianship
BA
MA
DOC
14Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Dispute Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
16Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
17Personal And Culinary Services
BA
MA
DOC
Culinary Science/Culinology
BA
MA
DOC
18Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
19Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
22Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
23Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
24Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
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