At a glance
Average net price
$11,745
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
55.3%
Admission rate
90%
Undergrad size
2,561
In-state tuition
$38,978
Out-of-state tuition
$38,978
Cost of attendance
$43,891
Median earnings (10y)
$60,327
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,002
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 77.9%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (30%), business (22%), humanities & arts (20%).
- STEM15%
- Health13%
- Business22%
- Humanities & arts20%
- Social sciences30%
- Business22.1%~566 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions13.4%~342 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology11.7%~298 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences10.4%~267 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary10.0%~255 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~168 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education5.3%~137 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science5.1%~131 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English3.6%~93 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.7%~68 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal1.9%~50 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.5%~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.2%~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | 205 | $42,386 | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 191 | $42,146 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 81 | $53,538 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 80 | $31,433 | $23,832 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 68 | $53,236 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 66 | $63,717 | $23,083 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 61 | $54,411 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 61 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | 60 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences. | Bachelor's | 58 | $29,252 | $25,054 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | $30,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 51 | $43,788 | $26,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 45 | $32,740 | $25,117 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 44 | $32,774 | $27,000 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 43 | $32,365 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 35 | $41,015 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 32 | $60,883 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | $26,000 |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Bachelor's | 29 | $31,227 | — |
| Dispute Resolution. | Master's | 26 | $50,292 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 22 | $35,524 | $26,246 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 20 | $27,196 | $26,978 |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 17 | $43,901 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Graduate certificate | 16 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a mid-sized institution located in River Forest, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,561 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Dominican University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $11,745 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $38,978 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $43,891 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 55.3%, a above-average completion outcome. 77.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $60,327 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Dominican University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (30% of credentials), business (22% of credentials), humanities & arts (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Dominican University accepts 90% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,002. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in River Forest, Illinois (suburb), Dominican University draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Dominican University
Q.How much does Dominican University cost?
The average net price at Dominican University is $11,745 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $43,891.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Dominican University?
Dominican University has a 6-year graduation rate of 55.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Dominican University?
Dominican University admits 90% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Dominican University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Dominican University graduate earns $60,327 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Dominican University?
Published tuition is $38,978 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Dominican University located?
Dominican University is located in River Forest, Illinois (ZIP 60305).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Dominican University at their official website.