Dominican Admission Requirements
River Forest, IllinoisChances of getting into Dominican University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
63.8%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into Dominican and can I get accepted? The school has a 64% acceptance rate ranking it #30 in Illinois for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 3,070 out of 4,813 applicants were admitted making Dominican a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has very easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 62 percent. Dominican University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
950-1130Applicants Submitting SAT
75%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 480 |
| SAT Math 25th | 470 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 950 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 570 |
| SAT Math 75th | 560 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1130 |
| Average SAT Score | 1040 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Dominican University?
Dominican University typically requires applicants to be in the top 69 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 950 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 estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1040 out of 1600. The school ranks #37 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. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1130 and Above | Good | >75% |
| 1040 to 1130 | Avg + | 64%-75% |
| 950 to 1040 | Avg - | 51%-64% |
| 860 to 950 | Reach | 38%-51% |
| Less than 860 | Low | <38% |
Dominican ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
19-24Applicants Submitting ACT
46%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 17 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 19 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 24 |
| ACT Math 75th | 24 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 24 |
| Average ACT Score | 21 |
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 #39 in Illinois for highest average ACT composite score. 46 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Dominican University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 24 and Above | Good | >77% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg + | 64%-77% |
| 19 to 21 | Avg - | 54%-64% |
| 17 to 19 | Reach | 43%-54% |
| Less than 17 | Low | <43% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.59Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into Dominican University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Dominican University was 3.59 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #11 in Illinois for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Dominican accepts 64% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 17% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 19% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 19% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 22% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 22% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
85% 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 | 22% |
| Top 25% of class | 48% |
| Top 50% of class | 85% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 15% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 1% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,273 | 1,540 | 4,813 |
| Accepted | 2,213 | 857 | 3,070 |
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 56% | 64% |
| Enrolled | 304 | 143 | 447 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 14% | 17% | 15% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Jul 1, 2020Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Jul 1, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Dominican University and what considerations affect 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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?
64% of those who apply are granted admission to Dominican. Admission competition is low and the college has very 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 950 and 1130. 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.