Dominican University

River Forest, IL • private
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,568 • Total: 4,219
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
7900 W Division Street
River Forest, IL
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Website
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 770 (30.0%) • Female: 1,798 (70.0%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 78 3.0%
Black/African American 124 4.8%
Hispanic/Latino 1,636 63.7%
White 461 18.0%
Two or More Races 34 1.3%
International 11 0.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
79.8%
5,216 admitted from 6,536 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Test Flexible
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 480-570
Math: 454-570
Total: 934-1140
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
17-22
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
62.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate
49.0%
Freshman Retention Rate
79.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
18.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$50,948
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $37,194
Room & Board
$1,200
Books & Supplies
$12,554
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $10,934
$30,001-48,000 $13,149
$48,001-75,000 $15,342
$75,001-110,000 $20,088
$110,001+ $21,367
Students Receiving Pell Grants
95%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$16,969

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (6)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Volleyball
Women's Sports (7)
Basketball Bowling Cross Country Other Sports Soccer Softball Volleyball
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