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Dominican University

Dominican

River Forest, Illinois 60305

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Known for business — excellent value

Dominican University is a private institution in River Forest with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1022, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,327 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,113.

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80%Acceptance
1022SAT Avg
2,271Students
12:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$60,327Earnings 10yr
$15,113Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Dominican University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1022

Reading & WritingMid: 520
480570
MathMid: 515
454570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
1722

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1022

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,844
Room & Board$12,552
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$44,414
Average Net Price$15,113
Median Debt at Graduation$24,411
Monthly Payment (10yr)$259

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,934
$30–48K$13,149
$48–75K$15,342
$75–110K$20,088
$110K+$21,367

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,113

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (83)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,271
Gender Split
71% / 29%
Women / Men
First Generation
51%
Pell Grant Recipients
49%

Race & Ethnicity

White 19%
Black 5%
Hispanic 69%
Asian 3%
Two+ 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.4%
Freshman Retention79.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,907
8 Years$57,407
10 Years$60,327

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,300
Men
$57,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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