River Forest, IL
Admission is not highly competitive: about 80 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 15 percentage points since 2019, from 64% to 80% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,188 | 3,338 | 419 | 64% |
| 2020 | 4,342 | 3,320 | 465 | 76% |
| 2021 | 3,845 | 3,112 | 462 | 81% |
| 2022 | 5,117 | 4,581 | 600 | 90% |
| 2023 | 6,536 | 5,216 | 651 | 80% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,487 of 4,201 women and 1,729 of 2,335 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Dominican University has an acceptance rate of 80% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,216 of 6,536 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 80 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
6,536 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 651 enrolled.
No. Dominican University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 15 percentage points since 2019, from 64% to 80% — it has become less selective.