Dominican University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Dominican University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

79.8%

Admission Difficulty for Dominican University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Dominican is 79.8%. Its admission rate is the 37th lowest in Illinois.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Dominican and can you get accepted?

Dominican University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 5,216 out of the 6,536 who applied were admitted.

Dominican University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.74. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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80% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Dominican University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.74 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1040 on the SAT
Score 19 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Dominican GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.74

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Dominican University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Dominican are to have around a 3.74 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.74 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Dominican accepts 80% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Dominican is 3.74 on the 4.0 scale. 36% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #10 in Illinois for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Dominican is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Dominican University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	36.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	14.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	14.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	13.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	9.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	13.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Dominican SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Dominican University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 14% of students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

934-1140

Applicants Submitting SAT

14%

SAT Scores for Dominican University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	480
Math 25th Percentile	454
Composite 25th Percentile	934

SAT Scores for Dominican University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	570
Math 75th Percentile	570
Composite 75th Percentile	1140
Average SAT Score	1040

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Dominican University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Dominican is 1040 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 934-1140. Students who get into Dominican University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. Dominican ranks #30 in the state of Illinois for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1040 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Dominican regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 934 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 934, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 830, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Dominican University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1040 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1037, you have around a 80% chance of being admitted. A 1140 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

Dominican University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1140 and Above	Good	>88%
1037 to 1140	Avg +	80%-88%
934 to 1037	Avg -	68%-80%
831 to 934	Reach	53%-68%
Less than 831	Low	<53%

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Dominican ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

17-22

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Dominican University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	16
Math 25th Percentile	15
Composite 25th Percentile	17

ACT Scores for Dominican University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	20
Math 75th Percentile	18
Composite 75th Percentile	22
Average ACT Score	19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Dominican?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Dominican is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 22. The school ranks #45 in Illinois for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

1 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Dominican University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Dominican University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Dominican for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 80% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 90% with a 22 ACT score.

Dominican University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
22 and Above	Good	>90%
19 to 22	Avg +	80%-90%
17 to 19	Avg -	71%-80%
15 to 17	Reach	59%-71%
Less than 15	Low	<59%

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High School Class Rank

51% of Dominican University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 24% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Dominican University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	24%
Top 25% of class	51%
Top 50% of class	82%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Dominican University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	4,201	2,335	6,536
Accepted	3,487	1,729	5,216
Acceptance Rate	83%	74%	80%
Enrolled	444	207	651
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	13%	12%	12%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 31, 2025

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 72 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 31, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Dominican University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Dominican University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Dominican University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Dominican University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Dominican University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.74 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1040 and ACT of 19 will almost guarantee your admission.