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Dominican University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 River Forest, IL🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Dominican University is a small private institution in River Forest, Illinois with 3,196 students. It has a high acceptance rate of 90.3% and admits students across a wide range of academic backgrounds (SAT 880–1100). The school's strongest programs are in Business & Marketing, Health Professions, and Psychology. With a 55% six-year graduation rate and median earnings of $60,327 ten years after entry, outcomes vary; however, the average net price of $18,162 after aid is substantially lower than the sticker price.

Acceptance rate
90.3%
Enrollment
3,196
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
55%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
880 – 1100
ACT (composite)
16 – 26
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$9,759
family income
$30–48k
$9,014
family income
$48–75k
$11,891
family income
$75–110k
$16,851
family income
$110k+
$17,963
family income
52% receive Pell grants
50% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Dominican University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
22.1%
Health Professions
13.4%
Psychology
11.7%
Social Sciences
10.4%
Multi/Interdisciplinary
10.0%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$60,327
Earnings (6 yr)
$47,907
Completion
55%
Retention
78%
Median debt
$24,411

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Dominican University?

Dominican University has an acceptance rate of 90.3%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Dominican University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 880 and 1100 on the SAT. The ACT range is 16–26.

How much does Dominican University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $9,759 per year, rising to $17,963 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.