Dominican University

7900 West Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305

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https://www.dom.edu/
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Main telephone 790-366-2490 Ext 2490
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Public or private Private
Type of school University
Denomination Catholic
Date founded 1901
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Chicago
Campus size 30 acres
County Cook
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Number of full time, freshmen men 174
Number of full time, freshmen women 424
Total number of full time freshmen 598
Number of part time, freshmen men 1
Number of part time, freshmen women 1
Total number of part time freshmen 2
Total number of freshmen men 175
Total number of freshmen women 425
Total number of freshmen 600
Number of full time, undergraduate men 584
Number of full time, undergraduate women 1,427
Total number of full time undergraduates 2,011
Number of part time, undergraduate men 31
Number of part time, undergraduate women 93
Total number of part time undergraduates 124
Total number of undergraduate males 615
Total number of undergraduate females 1,520
Total number of undergraduate students 2,135
Number of male graduate students 181
Number of female graduate students 704
Total number of graduate students 885
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 796
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 2,224
Total enrollment 3,020
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 2%
Black 4%
Hispanic 66%
White 21%
Race/ethnicity unknown 2%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 9%
Number of states and territories represented 29
Percentage of students from outside the US Less than 1%
Number of countries represented 21
Percentage of students 25 or older 8%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
In-state tuition $37,194
Out-of-state tuition $37,194
Fees $500
Books and supplies $1,200
Room and board (live on campus)* $11,300
Board and transportation (live with parents) $3,322
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Academic program/major Yes
Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) Yes
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) Yes
School employees and their children Yes
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)
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Financial aid contact person Victoria Spivak
Financial aid contact title Director of Financial Aid
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 708-524-6950
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Scholarship list website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
School year financial aid data is from 2022-2023
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $30,975
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 84%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $2,946
Scholarship or grant $28,639
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $29,102
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 78%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $4,029
Scholarship or grant $26,444
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Number of freshmen who applied for aid 541
Number of freshmen who received aid 506
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 1,718
Number of undergraduates who received aid 1,604
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 64%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $28,217
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics Yes
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... (Financial aid data are for the 2022-2023 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Glenn Hamilton
Admissions contact title Assistant Vice President, Enrollment Management
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 708-828-8475 Ext 8475
Admissions phone (toll free) 800-828-8475 Ext 8475
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Number of male applicants 1,606
Number of male applicants accepted 1,389
Number of male applicants who enrolled 175
Number of female applicants 3,511
Number of female applicants accepted 3,192
Number of female applicants who enrolled 425
Total number of applicants 5,117
Total number of applicants accepted 4,581
Total number of applicants who enrolled 600
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Submit these items:
High school GPA (minimum) 2.75
High school GPA Recommended, but not required
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Interview Required for some students
Written essay or personal statement Recommended, but not required
High school GPA Very important
Difficulty of high school courses Very important
Standardized test scores Considered
High school class rank Important
Recommendations Considered
Application essay Considered
Character/personal qualities Considered
Interview Considered
Talent or ability Considered
Extracurricular activities Considered
Level of applicant's interest Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Considered
Related to a school graduate Considered
First generation college student Not considered
Racial/ethnic group Not considered
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Yes
Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit
SAT evidence-based reading and writing
400 - 499 35%
500 - 599 40%
600 - 699 19%
700 - 800 2%
SAT math
400 - 499 43%
500 - 599 35%
600 - 699 14%
ACT score
12 - 17 30%
18 - 23 50%
24 - 29 15%
30 - 36 5%
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.84
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 85%
Percentage in top 25% 51%
Percentage in top 10% 22%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 75%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 46%
Between four and five years 10%
Between five and six years 1%
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Certificate or diploma Yes
Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
Doctorate Yes
Other advanced degrees Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 406
Student faculty ratio 12:1
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 124 credit hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Foreign language requirement Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Senior project requirement Depends on major
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Weekends Yes
Accelerated degree Yes
Double major Yes
Graduate courses open to undergraduates Yes
Honors program Yes
Student-designed major Yes
3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available Yes
Business Yes
Engineering Master's at Illinois Institute of Technology
Nursing Yes
Social Work Yes
Other Library science, pharmacy with Midwestern University
Domestic exchange available Yes
At these US schools or through this program Concordia University (IL), Elmhurst College, Illinois Institute of Technology
Study abroad available Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computers on campus for student use Yes (550)
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Yes
Computer network can be accessed from off campus Yes
Discount computer purchase plan available Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Rebecca Crown Library
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Yes
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Newspaper Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 40
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Percentage of students who live on campus 22%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
Housing availability for first year students Priority for housing
Housing options Co-ed, women only
Housing is available for students with disabilities Yes
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
School owns or operates housing for Single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students First come, first served
Housing application deadline July 1
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
Remedial education courses Yes
Health clinic Yes
Low-cost health insurance Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Housing Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
Child daycare available on campus Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes
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Grad admissions contact person Meg Woolwine
Grad admissions contact title Executive Director Graduate Admissions
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Grad admissions contact phone (local) 708-828-8475 Ext 8475
Grad admissions contact phone (toll free) 800-828-8475 Ext 8475
Number of full time, male graduate students 63
Number of full time, female graduate students 280
Total number of full time graduate students 343
Number of part time, male graduate students 118
Number of part time, female graduate students 424
Total number of part time graduate students 542
Total number of male graduate students 181
Total number of female graduate students 704
Total number of graduate students 885
Number of undergraduate men 615
Number of undergraduate women 1,520
Total number of undergraduate students 2,135
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 796
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 2,224
Total enrollment 3,020
Tuition year 2022-2023
In-state tuition* $19,900
Out-of-state tuition* $19,900
Fees $500
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.)
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