Dominican University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

79.8%

Acceptance Rate

2,271

Undergrads

$15,113

Net Price / Year

62.4%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Dominican University

Dominican University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in River Forest, IL. The school enrolls approximately 3,803 students. With an acceptance rate of 79.8%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 3,803

Men 1,091

Women 2,712

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 49.3%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 78%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

Higher Learning Commission Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,... Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Admissions Data

79.8%

Acceptance Rate

6,873

Applications

749

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

460

560

SAT Math

420

540

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	6,873	6,208	749	90.3%
2022	5,117	4,581	600	89.5%
2020	4,342	3,320	465	76.5%
2018	4,813	3,070	447	63.8%
2016	4,568	2,911	495	63.7%

Costs & Financial Aid

$15,113

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

49.3%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

62.4%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Social Work.	77	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	69	N/A	N/A
Library Science and Administration.	63	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	51	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	42	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	38	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	32	N/A	N/A
Criminology.	32	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	29	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	27	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	23	N/A	N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.	22	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	22	N/A	N/A
Natural Sciences.	22	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	21	N/A	N/A
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.	21	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	17	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	16	N/A	N/A
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.	16	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	14	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	14	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	13	N/A	N/A
Nutrition Sciences.	12	N/A	N/A
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.	12	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	11	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	11	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	9	N/A	N/A
International Business.	9	N/A	N/A
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).	8	N/A	N/A
Nutrition Sciences.	8	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	8	N/A	N/A
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.	7	N/A	N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.	7	N/A	N/A
Dispute Resolution.	7	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	7	N/A	N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.	7	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.	6	N/A	N/A
Economics.	6	N/A	N/A
Human Services, General.	5	N/A	N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.	5	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	4	N/A	N/A
History.	4	N/A	N/A
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.	4	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	4	N/A	N/A
Nutrition Sciences.	4	N/A	N/A
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education.	3	N/A	N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.	3	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	3	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	2	N/A	N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.	2	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$2,617,954

Total Athletics Expenses

$2,617,954

Total Athletics Revenue

264

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Soccer	Coed	64	$312,769	$312,769	N/A
Baseball	Men	44	$259,047	$259,047	N/A
Basketball	Coed	45	$236,601	$236,601	N/A
Softball	Women	31	$194,939	$194,939	N/A
Volleyball	Coed	36	$185,563	$185,563	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	18	$110,726	$110,726	N/A
Other Sports	Women	17	$92,058	$92,058	N/A
Golf	Men	9	$71,764	$71,764	N/A
Bowling	Women	11	$37,132	$37,132	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	13
Fondling	3
Motor Vehicle Theft	2