Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | River Forest, Illinois |
| Online | dom.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in River Forest, Illinois, Dominican University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,845 prospective students applied, and 3,112 were granted admission. Of those admitted 462 enrolled in the school. 2,256 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 810 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $34,950 plus fees of $620. Dominican is ranked 285 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Dominican is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Dominican University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#285 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#204 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#11 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#117 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 910/1160 |
| ACT | 22/27 |
| GPA | 3.74 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $620 |
| Room and Board | $10,865 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,412 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,047 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 29% |
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148496 IPEDS survey data for Dominican University.
Current students may use the Dominican University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.