A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Dominican are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 62% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Dominican University has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
38%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
48%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 187% more female students than male students enrolled at Dominican University with a gender ratio of 74% women to 26% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Dominican has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
26%
|
| Women |
74%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
826
|
| Women |
2,370
|
Dominican serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 90 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
90%
|
| Out of State |
9%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
58% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 11.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148496 IPEDS survey data for Dominican University.