Admissions Overview
The admission process at Dominican University has a 80% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Dominican University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
80%
Less Selective
Application Volume
6,536
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
12%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Dominican University has a 80% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Dominican University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Personal Statement/Essay
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Dominican University. About 14% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 934 to 1,140. Additionally, about 1% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 17 to 22.
SAT Scores
14% of students submitted400
1600
934 – 1140
200
800
480 – 570
200
800
454 – 570
ACT Scores
1% of students submitted1
36
17 – 22
1
36
16 – 20
1
36
15 – 20
Admission Statistics
6,536 students applied to Dominican. Of those, 80% were accepted (5,216 students). Of these 5,216 accepted students, 651 chose to enroll.
6,536
Total Applicants
5,216
Students Admitted
651
Students Enrolled
80%
Acceptance Rate