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    Information Summary

    Ranks 1393rd for total enrollment

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    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near River Forest, IL

    Total Population11,635 (11,635 urban / N/A rural)
    Households4,092 (2.62 people per house)
    Families2,909 (3.19 people per family)
    Surrounding communityLarge suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)
    Pop. — African American602
    Pop. — Asian435
    Pop. — Pacific Islander6
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native41
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)10,554
    Pop. — Other190

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

    UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
    GraduatePostbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (other dominant fields)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentMajority undergraduate
    Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily residential

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringPost-master's certificate
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Dominican University?

    Ranks 606th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $21,150 $21,150 $21,150
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $100 $100 $100
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $705 $705 $705
    FT Graduate Tuition $14,640 $14,640 $14,640
    FT Graduate Required Fees $100 $100 $100
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $610 $610 $610
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $30,102 $30,102 $30,102
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $35,150 $35,150 $35,150
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $25,350 $25,350 $25,350

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $19,000 trend  $21,250 $19,000 trend  $21,250 $19,000 trend  $21,250
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $800 trend  $900
    On-Campus – Room & Board $6,370 trend  $7,002
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $950 trend  $950
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $11,300 trend  $11,300
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $1,500 trend  $1,700
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,000 trend  $3,200

    Admission Details

    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$25
    Graduate Application Fee$25
    First Professional Application FeeN/A
    Applicants 1,362 (377 male / 985 female)
    Admitted 1,023 (276 male / 747 female)
    Admission rate 75%
    First-time Enrollment 362 (106 male / 256 female)
    FT Enrollment 362 (106 male / 256 female)
    PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)
    Total Enrollment3,250

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Dominican University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Required / Recommended
    College Prep. CompletionRequired
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Dominican University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 593rd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 97%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 26
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 25
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 25

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 521st for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 9%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 510 / 590
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 510 / 610
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1020 / 1200

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareYes
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity521
    Meals per Week15
    Room FeeN/A
    Board FeeN/A

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Dominican University ranks 3696th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $2,400 83 pie   31%
    State & Local Grant Aid $2,866 135 pie   50%
    Institutional Grant Aid $3,692 258 pie   95%
    Student Loan Aid $2,663 249 pie   92%
    Any financial aid type   260 pie   96%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Dominican University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    9954153
    Black Non-Hispanic
    43134177
    Hispanic
    90236326
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    135164
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    N/A11
    White Non-Hispanic
    5201,5252,045
    Race Unknown
    119365484
    Total 884 2,366 3,250

    Most Popular Fields of Study

    The top 5 fields of study completed at Dominican University.

      Men Women Total
    50 219 269
    76 66 142
    4 68 72
    15 52 67
    7 46 53

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students are successful graduates?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 2 4 2 8 1 17
    African-American/Black Studies
    American/United States Studies/Civilization 3 3
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1 1
    Art/Art Studies, General 1 1
    Arts Management
    Biological and Physical Sciences 1 5 6
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 7 8
    Business Administration and Management, General 57 11 4 62 8 142
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
    Chemistry, General 1 1
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    Commercial and Advertising Art 3 4 7
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2 2
    Computer Graphics
    Computer Science 1 1
    Criminology 1 1 11 13
    Curriculum and Instruction 11 4 15
    Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 1 1 1 1 5 1 10
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2 1 3
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2 10 1 13
    Economics, General 1 4 5
    Education, General
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 1 2 17 1 21
    English Language and Literature, General 1 1 9 11
    Environmental Science
    Environmental Studies
    Fashion Merchandising 1 6 1 8
    Fashion/Apparel Design 1 6 7
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 4 1 5
    Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 4 4
    Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
    French Language and Literature 1 1
    General Studies 1 1
    Gerontology
    History, General 1 8 9
    Information Science/Studies 2 3 5
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 1 1 4 1 7
    International Relations and Affairs 1 2 3
    Italian Language and Literature 3 3
    Journalism 3 3
    Knowledge Management 1 1
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2 2
    Library Science/Librarianship 4 3 1 203 58 269
    Management Information Systems, General 1 4 5
    Mathematics and Computer Science 1 1 2
    Mathematics, General 1 3 4
    Natural Sciences 1 1
    Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 1 1
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
    Organizational Behavior Studies 4 4 17 1 26
    Pastoral Studies/Counseling 1 5 6
    Philosophy
    Photography 2 2
    Political Science and Government, General 3 10 13
    Psychology, General 6 22 1 29
    Public Relations/Image Management 3 2 6 11
    Social Sciences, General 1 1 3 5
    Social Work 12 7 1 21 12 53
    Sociology 1 2 1 9 13
    Spanish Language and Literature 3 1 4
    Special Education and Teaching, General 3 16 4 23
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 1 2 5 50 9 67
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 3 35 34 72
    Technical and Business Writing
    Theology/Theological Studies 1 1 1 3
    Visual and Performing Arts, Other
    Total 69 38 69 13 1 619 139 948

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Dominican University ranks 930th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $59,671 ($63,357 male / $57,270 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 109 (43 male / 66 female)
    Total Benefits $1,736,245

    Dominican University Summary

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    Dominican University is a private university located in River Forest, Illinois. Dominican University comprises six different schools: The Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) at Dominican offers a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) as well as a Master of Science (MS) in Knowledge Management. Dominican University offers a School Library Media Program, which is “designed to educate school library media specialists at the elementary, middle and secondary school levels.” The GSLIS also offers Post-Graduate Certificates in Knowledge Management, School Library Media, and Special Study (a plan of study in a particular area of Library and Information Science).. Always responsive to the evolving needs of schools in society, the School of Education offers six graduate degree programs, two graduate certification entitlement programs and four graduate programs leading to state endorsements. In collaboration with the Dominican University Rosary College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the School of Eduation prepares undergraduates for teaching certification. The IAL offers classes at several locations: River Forest Main Campus 7900 West Division Street River Forest, IL Priory Campus 7200 West Division Street River Forest, IL Northbrook (Techny Towers) 2001 Waukegan Road, Fifth Floor Techny, IL University Center of Lake County 1200 University Center Drive Grayslake, IL Palos Hills (Moraine Valley Community College) 10900 South 88th Avenue Palos Hills, IL The Dominican University Stars compete at NCAA Division III in the Northern Athletics Conference.

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    Dominican University Academics

    There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. For instance, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Washington Semester. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Dominican University is unique in its study options.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Dominican University.

    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Gerontology, Mathematics/Computer Science, Nutrition Sciences
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Commercial/Advertising Art, Drama/Theater Arts, Fashion Design, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General, Photography
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Business Communications, Fashion Merchandising, International Business
    Computer Science:
    Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Information Sciences/Systems
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry
    English Language and Literature:
    English, English Language & Literature – General, Technical/Business Writing
    History:
    History – General
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biochemistry, Biology
    Popular majors:
    thirty-three percent business per marketing, sixteen percent social sciences, ten percent psychology, nine percent visual and performing arts, five percent communications per journalism, five percent interdisciplinary studies
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    French, Italian, Spanish
    Education:
    Early Childhood Education
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric, Journalism
    Social Sciences:
    Criminology, Economics, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General, Sociology
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Predentistry, Premedicine, Prenursing, Prepharmacy, Preveterinary Medicine, Substance Abuse Counseling

    The cost per credit hour (overall) was $705 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. Rather, for non-international students, tutition fees are $21,250 Room & Board (on-campus) $6,620 Additional estimated expenses $1,500 Costs per credit hour $705 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. Other additional expenses amounted to $1,500 Costs per credit hour $705 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of June. Again, for international students, the application fee is 100.

    Dominican University Admissions

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    This school did not report their application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. An instance of this, there were three hundred and seventy total number of transfer students who applied and two hundred and fifty-four total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 81%. Remember that this can change at any time.

    Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of June. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of August and For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of June. In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of June. The regular application due date was not reported.

    Dominican University Athletics

    The Stars are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
    • Men’s Club and Women’s Club Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intramural Softball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Club Volleyball

    Dominican University Financial Aid

    Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation and Leadership. Financial aid distribution is at sixty-four percent scholarships per grants and thirty-six percent loans per jobs.

    Dominican University Students

    The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, University, Four-year, Roman Catholic Church, Coed, where 81 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. In addition, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Dominican University offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, two hundred and seventy-three degree-seeking undergrads, two hundred and sixty-nine first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one thousand, nine hundred and thirteen graduate enrollment. Further, the student body consists of eighty-nine percent in-state students, eleven percent out-of-state students, one percent part-time students, sixty-seven percent women, thirty-three percent men, two percent asian per pacific islander, six percent black per non-hispanic, twenty-five percent hispanic, sixty percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, six percent race per ethnicity unreported, nineteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty-seven percent in top quarter of graduating class and eighty-one percent in top half of graduating class.

    Anyway, the school is located 10 miles from downtown.Additionally, the university has many unique facilites such as language laboratory, food science laboratory. This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus.

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