Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Dominican is $37,844. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.11% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,270.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $39,399 which is a 4.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,402 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.89% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 7.60% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Illinois schools with tuition changes from last year at Illinois colleges tuition change page.
Dominican Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$36,350$12,422
2023-2024$37,844$13,402
Change % 2023-20244.11%7.89%
2024-2025$39,399$14,459
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Dominican University - COA
Dominican University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Dominican University - Room and Board Coost Chart
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $19,500 for the academic year 2023-2024. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,742.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $18,640 for the academic year 2024-2025 which is a 4.4% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
Dominican Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$20,400$12,422
2023-2024$19,500$13,402
Change % 2023-2024-4.41%7.89%
2024-2025$18,640$14,459
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Dominican University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Dominican. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $1,244. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $812.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,195
2023-2024$1,244
2024-2025$1,295
Graduate2022-2023$850
2023-2024$812
2024-2025$776
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Dominican University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Dominican University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Dominican University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Dominican University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Dominican University$37,844
Northwestern University$65,997
DePaul University$44,460
University of Chicago$66,939
Loyola University Chicago$51,716
National Louis University$12,345

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Dominican?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Dominican is $157,534.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$38,450$39,066$39,691$40,327$157,534
Class of 2029Fall 2025$39,066$39,691$40,327$40,973$160,056
Class of 2030Fall 2026$39,691$40,327$40,973$41,629$162,619
Class of 2031Fall 2027$40,327$40,973$41,629$42,295$165,223
Class of 2032Fall 2028$40,973$41,629$42,295$42,973$167,869

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $218,918.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Dominican University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$53,343$54,257$55,186$56,132$218,918
Class of 2029Fall 2025$54,257$55,186$56,132$57,096$222,671
Class of 2030Fall 2026$55,186$56,132$57,096$58,076$226,490
Class of 2031Fall 2027$56,132$57,096$58,076$59,074$230,378
Class of 2032Fall 2028$57,096$58,076$59,074$60,090$234,335

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 94% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $123,166.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Dominican University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$29,405$30,319$31,248$32,194$123,166
Class of 2029Fall 2025$30,319$31,248$32,194$33,158$126,919
Class of 2030Fall 2026$31,248$32,194$33,158$34,138$130,738
Class of 2031Fall 2027$32,194$33,158$34,138$35,136$134,626
Class of 2032Fall 2028$33,158$34,138$35,136$36,152$138,583

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Dominican University.
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Dominican University 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$37,844$1,200 $13,402
Graduate$19,500 $1,200$13,402
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