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Dominican University
Dominican University
RIVER FOREST, IL . 4 Year 3.7
#1417 in Best Colleges in America
7900 W DIVISION ST RIVER FOREST, IL 60305

Overview

Dominican University is located in Stream Forest, Illinois, USA, and was founded in 1901. It is a private Catholic university affiliated with the Dominican Order, with the motto “Mercy and Truth.” The university comprises a College of Arts and Sciences and five graduate schools, offering over 50 undergraduate programs and numerous graduate courses across fields such as business, education, social work, and information science. The campus spans 30 acres and features a serene environment with a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 12:1. With an enrollment of around 3,200 students, the university emphasizes liberal arts education and community service. Its athletic programs compete in NCAA Division III competitions under the team name “Stars.”

Rankings

  • 243

    #243 in Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America

  • 2

    #2 0 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois

  • 309

    #309 in Best Colleges for Anthropology and Sociology in America

  • Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America 243 of 706
  • Best Colleges for Anthropology and Sociology in America 309 of 762
  • Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America 356 of 828

Academics

  • B Academics
  • B+Value
  • BDiversity
  • B Campus
  • C+Athletics
  • C Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • B Location
  • CDorms
  • B Campus Food
  • CStudent Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Psychology
    50 Graduates
  • Business
    47 Graduates
  • Nursing
    46 Graduates
  • Natural Sciences
    39 Graduates
  • Sociology
    26 Graduates
  • Criminology
    24 Graduates
  • Pre-Medicine Studies
    23 Graduates
  • Biology
    21 Graduates
  • Finance
    21 Graduates
  • Accounting
    20 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 81%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    2

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $24,717
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    52%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,136 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    0
  • Undergrads Over 25
    8%
  • Pell Grant
    58%
  • Varsity Athletes
    15%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)

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