School Information

65.3
Total Enrollment 3,909
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Dominican University

http://www.dom.edu/
7900 W Division St, River Forest, Illinois 60305
(708) 366-2490

As a Sinsinawa Dominican-sponsored institution, Dominican University prepares students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 6%
 
School Costs

At Dominican University, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 85.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,918), and 64% receive loans ($7,636 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,620. Off campus it is around $14,000.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Dominican University is $18,231 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,723 people applied to Dominican University. Of the applicants, 71.0% were admitted (67.0% male & 72.0% female ) and 34.0% accepted (41.0% male and 32.0% female)

Of the 1,904 undergraduate students at Dominican University, 10.0% are part-time. A majority (87.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 66.0% of the 2,005 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     90.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     81.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     50.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     61.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     72.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (708) 366-2490
Admissions Office Email webmaster@dom.edu
Admissions Office Address Dominican University, 7900 West Division St. River Forest, IL 60305
Admissions Website http://www.dom.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.dom.edu/ican/apply/
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Dominican University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Dominican University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 580
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Dominican University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 0
Food Science 0
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 6
African-American/Black Studies 0
American/United States Studies/Civilization 6
Biological and biomedical sciences 8
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 1 80 115
Accounting 10 7
Business Administration and Management, General 39 87
Fashion Merchandising 10
International Business/Trade/Commerce 6
Knowledge Management 1 3
Management Information Systems, General 2
Organizational Behavior Studies 15 16
Communication, journalism, and related programs 15
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 9
Journalism 3
Public Relations/Image Management 3
Computer and information sciences and support services 7 8
Computer Graphics 0
Computer Science 6
Information Science/Studies 1 8
Information Technology 0
Education 6 160
Curriculum and Instruction 9
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6 26
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 11
Special Education and Teaching, General 13
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 101
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 0
English language and literature/letters 14
English Language and Literature, General 14
Technical and Business Writing 0
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 6
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 3
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 3
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 8
French Language and Literature 1
Italian Language and Literature 2
Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 20
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 20
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 0
History 7
History, General 7
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0
General Studies 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Library science 0 226
Library Science/Librarianship 0 226
Mathematics and statistics 5
Mathematics, General 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 28
Biological and Physical Sciences 11
Gerontology 0
Mathematics and Computer Science 0
Natural Sciences 17
Natural resources and conservation 0
Environmental Science 0
Environmental Studies 0
Philosophy and religious studies 2
Philosophy 2
Physical sciences 0
Chemistry, General 0
Psychology 23
Psychology, General 23
Public administration and social service professions 35
Social Work 35
Social sciences 29
Criminology 9
Economics, General 3
International Relations and Affairs 3
Political Science and Government, General 3
Social Sciences, General 1
Sociology 10
Theology and religious vocations 0
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 0
Theology/Theological Studies 0
Visual and performing arts 28
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
Art/Art Studies, General 0
Commercial and Advertising Art 9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
Fashion/Apparel Design 7
Fine/Studio Arts, General 5
Photography 1
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 0
 
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