Dominican University

Dominican College admitted 89% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 1,611 applications received in 2023, 1,434 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to Dominican College, the fee for the application costs $35.

Dominican College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Dominican College's admissions stats.

Dominican College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.0
Mean SAT Score	1071
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	5%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	1%
Waitlist	Yes

Dominican College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Dominican College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to Dominican College?

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Dominican College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Dominican College Admissions

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Transferring to Dominican College

For more information on transferring to Dominican College, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Dominican College

In 2022, Dominican College waitlisted 10 students and 3 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 1 eventually got in.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Dominican College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Dominican College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Dominican College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Dominican College for more information on admission factors.

Dominican College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Dominican College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Dominican College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Interview	–	√	√	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Dominican College?

Students admitted to Dominican College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.0.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Dominican College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 5% of Dominican College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 1% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Dominican College?

To be competitive with other Dominican College applicants, you should aim to earn between 995 and 1168 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Dominican College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1168 and 25% of scored lower than 995, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Dominican College student is 1071.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Dominican College students scored 570 or higher and 75% of students scored 470 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Dominican College students scored 608 or higher, and 75% scored a 470 or higher.

More Information on Transferring to Dominican College

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Dominican College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Dominican College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Dominican College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Dominican College.

Does Dominican College accept transfer credits?

✅ Dominican College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Dominican College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Dominican College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Dominican College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Dominican College?

❌ No, Dominican College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Dominican College's acceptance rate?

✅ Dominican College's acceptance rate is 89%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Dominican College?

❌ Dominican College does not offer early decision.

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