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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

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1022

Reading & WritingMid: 520
480570
MathMid: 515
454570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
1722

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1022

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,750

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (83)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

79%

Negative
  • •79% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

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
10 Years$60,327

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

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)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORD Chicago O'Hare7 mi
MKE Milwaukee72 mi
IND Indianapolis171 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA858 mi · ~24h 47m drive
New York, NY721 mi · ~20h 50m drive
Hartford, CT779 mi · ~22h 30m drive
Providence, RI843 mi · ~24h 21m drive
Albany, NY720 mi · ~20h 48m drive
Syracuse, NY600 mi · ~17h 20m drive
Rochester, NY527 mi · ~15h 13m drive
Buffalo, NY461 mi · ~13h 19m drive
Philadelphia, PA674 mi · ~19h 28m drive
Pittsburgh, PA419 mi · ~12h 6m drive
Harrisburg, PA580 mi · ~16h 45m drive
Newark, NJ712 mi · ~20h 34m drive
Washington, DC604 mi · ~17h 27m drive
Baltimore, MD615 mi · ~17h 46m drive
Atlanta, GA594 mi · ~17h 10m drive
Charlotte, NC595 mi · ~17h 11m drive
Raleigh, NC650 mi · ~18h 47m drive
Miami, FL1197 mi · ~34h 35m drive
Orlando, FL992 mi · ~28h 39m drive
Tampa, FL1010 mi · ~29h 11m drive
Nashville, TN401 mi · ~11h 35m drive
New Orleans, LA835 mi · ~24h 7m drive
Richmond, VA628 mi · ~18h 9m drive
Chicago, IL10 mi · ~17 min drive
Detroit, MI247 mi · ~7h 8m drive
Minneapolis, MN346 mi · ~10h drive
St. Louis, MO259 mi · ~7h 29m drive
Kansas City, MO404 mi · ~11h 40m drive
Indianapolis, IN171 mi · ~4h 56m drive
Columbus, OH285 mi · ~8h 14m drive
Cleveland, OH317 mi · ~9h 9m drive
Milwaukee, WI79 mi · ~2h 17m drive
Dallas, TX799 mi · ~23h 5m drive
Houston, TX938 mi · ~27h 6m drive
Austin, TX975 mi · ~28h 10m drive
San Antonio, TX1048 mi · ~30h 17m drive
Los Angeles, CA1733 mi · ~50h 4m drive
San Francisco, CA1845 mi · ~53h 18m drive
San Diego, CA1722 mi · ~49h 45m drive
Seattle, WA1723 mi · ~49h 47m drive
Portland, OR1745 mi · ~50h 25m drive
Denver, CO908 mi · ~26h 14m drive
Phoenix, AZ1443 mi · ~41h 41m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1247 mi · ~36h 1m drive
Honolulu, HI4239 mi · ~122h 28m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Chicago O'Hare (ORD)7 miles
Rental car
11 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
14 min$8-14
Milwaukee (MKE)72 miles
Rental car
108 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
144 min$86-144

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