Chances of getting into Dominican University
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into Dominican and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at Dominican is 76%. It ranks #39 in Illinois for lowest rate of acceptance. Dominican University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 3,320 out of 4,342 applicants were admitted.
The school has easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 62 percent (SAT 960/1160 ACT 19/24). Dominican University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average weighted GPA around 3.72. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The Dominican application fee is $25 and applications are due by Jun 1.
Testing Requirements
You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Dominican University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.
Dominican SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 480 |
| SAT Math 25th | 480 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 960 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 580 |
| SAT Math 75th | 580 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1160 |
| Average SAT Score | 1060
|
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Dominican University?
Dominican University typically prefers applicants to be in the top 68 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 960 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 860. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1060 out of 1600. Dominican ranks #27 in Illinois for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 75 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
Dominican ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 19 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 19 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 25 |
| ACT Math 75th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 24 |
| Average ACT Score | 21
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Dominican?
Admission data indicates that Dominican regularly accepts students with ACT's of 19 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 56 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 24 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #33 in Illinois for highest average ACT composite score. 46 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Dominican University.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
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Dominican GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Dominican University?
Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Dominican. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Dominican University was 3.72 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #10 in Illinois for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.72 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Dominican accepts 76% of all applicants.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
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High School Class Rank
81% of Dominican University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 20% |
| Top 25% of class | 47% |
| Top 50% of class | 81% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,909 | 1,433 | 4,342 |
| Accepted | 2,244 | 1,076 | 3,320 |
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 75% | 76% |
| Enrolled | 327 | 138 | 465 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
Fall 2022 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 118 days left until the Fall 2022 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Dominican University is $25.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Dominican University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148496 IPEDS survey data for Dominican University.
FAQs
Does Dominican University prefer SAT or ACT?
75% of students submit their SAT scores to Dominican. 46% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Dominican University?
76% of those who apply are granted admission to Dominican. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Dominican University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 960 and 1160. 75% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Dominican University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 24. 46% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.