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Overview
Founded by the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, Dominican University is a Catholic institution in the Chicagoland area. Dominican is home to seven colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees in 65 academic majors. As a Catholic university, Dominican celebrates Sunday mass and holds regular retreats and service trips. In addition to classroom space, the Dominican campus hosts the O’Connor Art Gallery, Siena Center for dialogue about faith, and two labyrinths.
Acceptance Rate:
90%
Average Net Price:
$18,685
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1106
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $37,694 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $37,694 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,552 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
77%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
48%
Average Aid Per Year
$25,315
48%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,339
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$18,785
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
59%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,784
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
3%
Submitting ACT
11%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1106
Admissions Resources
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,196
Total Number of Undergrads
2,136
0
100
53%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
63%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
78
Faculty Overview
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Housing
0
100
26%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Stars
School Colors
royal blue, black, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$49,900
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingIn my experience, I have not attend other schools so this is based on just my experience in this school The reason that I rate learning a lot 5 of 5 is: almost all the classes were very fun as well informative. to make sure you get this 5 out of 5 is talk to previous students about their teachers. Here teachers have a wide rang of teaching techniques, so you should be able to match you needs and likes. When I started I found the thought of Freedom! amazing, but even knowing that some of these teachers are more lenient on attendance these teachers actually go out of their way to make classes fun and interesting while still being VERY informative. Making you want to go to class.
Roberto from River Grove, IL
Dominican University is a great school to attend if you are looking for a alternative to everyday city life. Dominican University offers small class sizes and here you can develop excellent relationships with your professors because of the small class. Strongly recommend considering Dominican University in your college search.
Joseph from Chicago, IL
Dominican University is a unique institution with a challenging atmosphere. It provides students with the prefect blend of supportive staff, engaging professors and innovative technologies. The University is truly a place for those who want to be leaders in their fields.
Amanda from Chicago, IL
