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Dominican University

Private

River Forest, IL

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Dominican University is a private small school in River Forest, IL, enrolling about 2,561 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 90% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $86,730/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate90%
SAT range880–1100
ACT range16–26
Undergrads2,561
Yield (admits who enroll)13%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$43,891
4-year grad rate59%
Median earnings, 10yr out$60,327

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans50%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out64%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$46,040/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$77,878/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$66,871/yr
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$47,078/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$86,730/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$53,810/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$46,780/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$60,311/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$80,703/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Nutrition Sciences$57,532/yr
Natural Sciences$56,555/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$51,093/yr
Social Sciences
Sociology$54,686/yr
Criminology$52,775/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$47,930/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity551
Typical room charge$6,200
Typical board charge$4,850

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dominican University's acceptance rate?

Dominican University in River Forest, IL admits approximately 90% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Dominican University?

Admitted students at Dominican University typically score between 880–1100 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Dominican University?

Admitted students at Dominican University typically score between 16–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Dominican University cost?

Dominican University's total cost of attendance is reported at $43,891 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Dominican University require students to live on campus?

No -- Dominican University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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