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Dominican University
River Forest,
IL
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate90%
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About Dominican University
Dominican University is a private, religious university in the suburb of River Forest, Illinois. Dominican University was founded in 1901. The university currently enrolls around 3,196 students per year, including 2,136 undergraduate students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Dominican University
It is moderately difficult to get into Dominican University. The acceptance rate at Dominican University is 90%. In 2022, 5,117 students applied to Dominican University and 4,581 were admitted.
| Dominican University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 90% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Dominican University Campus Tours
Dominican University is located in the town of River Forest, Illinois, near Chicago.
If you are interested in seeing Dominican University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 290 to River Forest, or book a flight to the nearest airport, OHare International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Dominican University and River Forest are like without leaving home.
College Info
Dominican University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 31
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Dominican University is Aug 31.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Dominican University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Dominican University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
Dominican University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$48,994
In State$48,994
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$37,194
$37,194
Fees
$500
$500
Housing
$11,300
$11,300
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Dominican University is like? There are approximately 3,196 students enrolled at Dominican University, including 2,136 undergraduate students and 1,060 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 91% percent are from IL and 9% percent of students are from other states.
94%
Full Time6%
Part Time91%
In State9%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,196
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
90%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 31
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