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Tuition

$29,890

$29,890

not including room and board

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Selective

57%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,745
Declined + 1,311
Total Received 3,056
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Private (nonprofit)

1,995

undergraduate students

1,594

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

32%

68%

male

female

1  :  11

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
9%
600-699
14%
500-599
55%
400-499
18%
300-399
4%
200-299
0
700-800
0
600-699
27%
500-599
41%
400-499
23%
300-399
9%
200-299
0
700-800
5%
600-699
36%
500-599
41%
400-499
14%
300-399
4%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
8%
24-29
30%
18-23
54%
12-17
8%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
4%
24-29
35%
18-23
45%
12-17
16%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
5%
24-29
28%
18-23
65%
12-17
2%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Psychology
  3. Biology
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School Facts

Dominican University, founded in 1901, is a private, not-for-profit institution. In 1922, the campus moved to its current 30-acre main campus in River Forest, IL, a residential suburb located 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Classes are also offered at the Dominican Priory campus in River Forest as well as other sites in the Chicago area, in eastern Europe, and online.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 3,589
Established in 1901
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic
Accredited by ACBSP (Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs)
ADiA (American Dietetic Association)
ALA (American Library Association)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)

Codes

SAT 1667
ACT 1126

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River Forest, IL

37-acre, suburban campus in River Forest (population: 11,219), 10 miles from downtown Chicago. Major airport, bus, and train serve Chicago. Public transportation serves campus.

Dominican University
7900 West Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
29%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
56%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
21%
Top 1/4
49%
Top 1/2
85%
Bottom 1/2
15%
Bottom 1/4
1%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
9%
600-699
14%
500-599
55%
400-499
18%
300-399
4%
200-299
0
700-800
0
600-699
27%
500-599
41%
400-499
23%
300-399
9%
200-299
0
700-800
5%
600-699
36%
500-599
41%
400-499
14%
300-399
4%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
8%
24-29
30%
18-23
54%
12-17
8%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
4%
24-29
35%
18-23
45%
12-17
16%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
5%
24-29
28%
18-23
65%
12-17
2%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline June 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Class rank
Essay
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Selective

57%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,745
Declined + 1,311
Total Received 3,056

Admissions Contact

Anne Hurley
Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management
P: 708 524-6800
F: 708 524-6864
domadmis@dom.edu

Cost

Tuition $28,440
Additional fees 250
Books & supplies 1,200
Total $29,890
Average Financial Aid - 20,810
Total with Avg. Aid $9,080

Financial Aid

70%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$20,810

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,940,574
State $3,771,623
Institutional $13,022,424
Other external $203,599
Total $20,938,220

Non-need-based

Federal $45,882
State $11,358
Institutional $1,301,291
Other external $54,701
Total $1,413,232

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 708 524-6809
F: 708 366-6478
finaid@dom.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Marie von Ebers
Director of Financial Aid
vonebers@dom.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Northern Athletics Conference (Division III)
Mascot
Stars
School colors
royal blue, black, and white

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Athletics Right Now

Club Sports - Men's

Racquetball, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

Dance Team, Racquetball, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Erick Baumann (men's)
Director Of Athletics And Recreation
email

Cristina Lukas (women's)
Assistant To Director Of Athletics
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
American Studies
Apparel Design
Apparel Merchandising
Art
Art History
Biology
Biology/Chemistry
Black World Studies
Business
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Conflict Resolution
Corporate Communications
Criminology
Culinology
Curriculum/Instruction
Digital Camera
ESL
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Education
Educational Administration
Elementary Education
Engineering
English
Environmental Science
Family Ministry
Finance
French
Graphic Design
History
Human Services
International Business
International Relations/Diplomacy
Italian
Journalism
Legal Studies
Library/Information Science
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics/Computer Science
Medical Sciences
Music
Natural Sciences
Neuroscience
Nursing
Nutrition/Dietetics
Occupational Therapy
Painting
Pastoral Ministries
Philosophy
Photography
Political Science
Pre-Law
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Professional Studies
Psychology
Reading
Sculpture
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Teacher Education/Multiple Levels
Theatre Arts
Theology
Women/Gender Studies

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Psychology
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy

3,589

total students

91%

9%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

56%

1,995
students

Female
68%
1,364

Male
32%
631

Graduate

44%

1,594
students

Female
75%
1,200

Male
25%
394

undergraduateFull-time

89%

1,794
students

Female
68%
1,219

Male
32%
575

undergraduatePart-time

11%

201
students

Female
73%
145

Male
27%
56

Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
34%
Hispanic/Latino
47%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

56%

Transfer applicants accepted

50%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

34

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 22
Countries most often represented India
Jamaica
Mexico
People'S Republic Of China
Poland
Saudi Arabia
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Sue Ponremy
Director of International Studies
708 524-6965
sponremy@dom.edu

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