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Enrollment Deposit

Dominican University requires a deposit of $200 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

28.60%

The Dominican University is in the top 28.60% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

51.10%

The Dominican University is in the top 51.10% of colleges in the state of Illinois for deposit cost. 22.03% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

22.10%

The Dominican University is in the top 22.10% of Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 14.62% ofprivate colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Dominican University educates a diverse community of 3,196 students, with 2,136 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 1,060 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

3,196


Total Undergraduates

2,136

Total Graduates

1,060


Full-Time vs Part-Time

74% Full-Time

26% Part-Time

Admissions

The admission process at Dominican University has a 90% acceptance rate. Dominican University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1010 and the average ACT score is 17.


Acceptance Rate

90%


SAT

Students submitting SAT

11%

Total Score

400

1600

8901140

Reading and Writing

200

800

460580

Math

200

800

430560

ACT

Students submitting ACT

3%

Composite Score

0

36

1622

English

0

36

1525

Math

0

36

1521

Location

Located in River Forest, IL, Dominican University offers students a suburban experience with all the advantages of proximity to urban amenities.


City

River Forest


County

Cook County


State

Illinois


Country

United States


Urbanization

Suburb: Large

About

Dominican University features a student-focused approach with a 11 : 1 student-faculty ratio, Roman Catholic values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

11 : 1


Religious Affiliation

Roman Catholic


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above


Cost

Dominican University makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $18,162 with 94% of students receiving financial assistance including 58% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$18,162


Received Aid

94%


Pell Recipients

58%


Combined Sticker Price

In-State: $37,844

Out-of-State: $37,844

Demographics

The Dominican University student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 90% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
615 (29%)
Women
1,521 (71%)

Outcomes

Dominican University prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 63% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

63%

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