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About Dominican University

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Dominican University is a private university in River Forest, IL, known for its dominican catholic mission, small class sizes, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 90%, Dominican University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 600 students each year. Dominican University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 870–1120, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Dominican University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $25,806 per year; the sticker price of $48,897 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Dominican University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

90%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
995
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.25 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 870 – 1120 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Dominican University

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Essay Strategy
Dominican University has a strong Catholic liberal arts identity centered on social justice and service, so use your essays to connect your goals or experiences to community impact and helping others. Admissions readers here genuinely respond to applicants who can articulate why that mission resonates with them personally.
Test Score Strategy
Dominican is test optional and your score falls below the range where it would help you, so skip submitting it and let your GPA, activities, and essays carry your application instead. Withholding a score below the 75th percentile at a test optional school is always the smarter move.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Dominican University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$49k/yr$9.8k
30k-48k~$49k/yr$9.0k
48k-75k~$49k/yr$11.9k
75k-110k~$49k/yr$16.9k
110k+~$49k/yr$18.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

62%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,991
Undergrad Enrollment
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