PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Dominican University

Also known as: Dominican

📍 River Forest, Illinois🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 2,561 Undergrads🔗 www.dom.edu

Overview

Dominican University is an small private non-profit research university in River Forest, Illinois. It enrolls about 2,561 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 90%. Graduates earn a median of $60,327 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

90%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,002

460–560

Net Price

$11,745

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

55%

Retention

78%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$60,327

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

90.3%

SAT Average

1,002

ACT Composite

16–26

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200460 – 560 (mid 50%)800

Math

200420 – 540 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

116 – 26 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$38,978

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$38,978

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$43,891

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$11,745

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$9,759
$30,001 – $48,000	$9,014
$48,001 – $75,000	$11,891
$75,001 – $110,000	$16,851
$110,001 +	$17,963

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

50.0%

Academics & Programs

Dominican University offers programs across 24 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

22.1%

Health Professions

13.3%

Psychology

11.7%

Social Sciences

10.4%

Interdisciplinary Studies

9.9%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

6.5%

Education

5.3%

Computer & Information Sciences

5.1%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

55%

On-Time (4yr)

45%

Retention (FT)

78%

% Earning >$25K

79%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$47,907

8 years

$57,407

10 years

$60,327

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

60.0%

White

58.8%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

18.2%

Black or African American

5.9%

Asian

3.0%

Hispanic / Latino

69.2%

Two or more races

1.0%

International

0.4%

Gender

Women

69.5%

Men

30.5%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dominican University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 90%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1002.

How much does Dominican University cost?

In-state tuition is $38,978, and out-of-state is $38,978. Average net price after financial aid is $11,745.

What is Dominican University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Psychology.

What's the graduation rate at Dominican University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 55%, and 78% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.