Dominican University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	425
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	81%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	52%

Located in River Forest, Illinois, Dominican University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that Dominican University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Dominican University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Dominican University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Dominican University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,570

Cost of attendance at Dominican University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,570

Cost of attendance at Dominican University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Dominican University received on average $24,717 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,717

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	268	58%	$5,088	$1,363,698
Other Federal Grant	268	58%	$5,556	$1,489,098
State Grant/Scholarships	316	68%	$4,983	$1,574,588
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	465	100%	$18,129	$8,429,869
Total Grant & Scholarships	465	100%	$24,717	$11,493,555

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Dominican University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Dominican University students is 52.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.0%.

52.2%

asian 100.0% 6 students
African American 25.0% 6 students
white 56.9% 74 students
unknown 60.0% 3 students
hispanic 51.0% 156 students
International Students 100.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Basketball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Dominican University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Dominican University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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