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Dominican University
Dominican University admits nearly everyone — 90.3% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Dominican University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Dominican University occupies suburban River Forest, IL — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $86,730 four years out. Faculty pay averages $96,348 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 2,561 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 77.9% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 934 and 1140 — below the IL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Dominican University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 934–1140 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Dominican University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 510 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 454 | 515 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 18 | 22 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Dominican University received 6,536 applications and admitted 5,216 (79.8%), with 651 enrolling.
How Dominican University compares
| Dominican University | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 90.3% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,978 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $60,327 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Dominican University student earns $60,327 — 3% above the Illinois median of $58,572 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Dominican University lists tuition at $38,978 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Dominican University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $38,978 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Dominican University enrolls 2,561 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Dominican University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
55.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 45% don't — ask a Dominican University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Dominican University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,730 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,703 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,878 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,871 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,311 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $57,532 |
| Natural Sciences | $56,555 |
| Sociology | $54,686 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,810 |
| Criminology | $52,775 |
| Psychology, General | $51,093 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $47,930 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $47,078 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $46,780 |
| Biology, General | $46,040 |
Median earnings for these 15 Dominican University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $60,327 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 43 additional Dominican University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Dominican University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 934–1140 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 90.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Dominican University's acceptance rate?
79.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,216 admitted from 6,536 applicants.
How much does Dominican University cost?
At Dominican University, published tuition is $38,978 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Dominican University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Dominican University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $60,327 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- Roosevelt University — 97.2% admitted
- Rockford University — 92.9% admitted
- University of Illinois Springfield — 85.9% admitted
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale — 86.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.