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Dominican University

Dominican University is a small, private institution located in River Forest, il. Founded in 1901, Dominican University offers undergraduate degrees in 90 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 3
2,690 undergraduates
$37,694 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Dominican University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 90.3%
SAT score average 1002
ACT score average 18
Average high school GPA 3.73
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

July
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Dominican University is known for one of its top majors: Library Science and Administration. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Library Science and Administration
Social Work
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $37,694
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,552
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $850
Cost of attendance* $52,296
Average financial aid package $31,379
Estimated cost $20,917 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,694
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,552
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $850
Cost of attendance* $52,296
Average financial aid package $31,379
Estimated cost $20,917 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Dominican University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,690, with gender binary students split 31% male and 69% female.

Total enrollment

3,803

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
29%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
54%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
6%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Dominican University, students love their Organization of Latin American Students. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

7900 W Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305
7903662490
https://www.dom.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Organization of latin american students

Student athlete advisory committee

Student government association

Black student union

Commuter student association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Dominican University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Dominican University?

Dominican University is located in River Forest, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Dominican University? 

The acceptance rate for Dominican University is 90%.

What’s the average GPA for Dominican University?

The average high school GPA for Dominican University students was 3.73.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Dominican University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Dominican University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $209,184.

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