River Forest, IL

Dominican University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Dominican University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in River Forest, IL.
It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Dominican University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

90% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 6,873 applied, 6,208 accepted, and 749 enrolled in Dominican.
235 men and 514 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,000 SAT, 19 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,000 and ACT score is 19. The SAT score of 1000 is a little bit lower than average, 41 to 50 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total88010001100
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing460510560
Math420490540
ACT Score
Composite161926
Math161926
English141724
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $38,828 for undergraduate programs and $18,500 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 3.01% compared to last year at Dominican University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,023 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $26,164.
For freshmen, 598 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $27,588.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 3,803 students enrolled Dominican in 2025.
By gender, 1,091 men and 2,712 women students are enrolled.
There are 2,690 undergraduate and 1,113 graduate students.
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108 Major Programs

  • 3 programs through online
  • 31 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Dominican is 55% and the transfer-out rate is 31%.
The retention rate is 78% for full-time and 78% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
55%
Transfer-out Rate
31%
Retention Rate
78%
Students to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 392 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Dominican and the average faculty salary is $72,265. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
There are 750 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $74,917.
Number of Faculties
392
Average Faculty Salary
$72,265
Number of Staffs
750
Average Staff Salary
$74,917

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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