Dominican University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeAdmissions

Dominican University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,200 students enrolled. This school was established in 1901 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in River Forest, Illinois.

Dominican University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Dominican University will give you the option to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
86
Dominican University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 86 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Library and Museum, Social Work, Business, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Dominican University is fair at 75% (close to Illinois average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at Dominican University is average - 64%. Roughly 30% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Dominican University is good -- 11:1. Find out more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, about $35,900 a year. The additional fees at Dominican University beyond tuition are about $500, which comes to a total of $36,400 a year.

Read the details about Dominican University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
90%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 5,117 applications were submitted and 4,581 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Dominican University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,200
Medium
Dominican University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Dominican University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Dominican University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 600 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - nearly $6,200 annually.

Based on the college crime information, Dominican University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Dominican University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Dominican University
7900 W Division Street
River Forest, Illinois
60305, USA
Dominican University Location Map - Street View
Dominican University Location Map - City View

Alternatives to Dominican University

University of Illinois ChicagoUniversity of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL
University of Illinois Chicago Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $28k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. More than 33,800 students. Unsafe campus. Strong medical, engineering, and biology programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1190, ACT 27 to enroll.

University of Wisconsin MilwaukeeUniversity of Wisconsin MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $20k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 22,700 students. Dangerous campus. Best known for management, education, and psychology programs. ROTC programs. ACT 21 to enroll.

Loyola University ChicagoLoyola University ChicagoChicago, IL
Loyola University Chicago Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $48k. Above average on-campus housing. Roughly 16,900 students. Dangerous campus. Specializes in management, biology, and law programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1240, ACT 29 to enroll.

DePaul UniversityDePaul UniversityChicago, IL
DePaul University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $42k. Above average on-campus housing option. About 21,000 students. Dangerous campus. Focus on management, computer science, and business programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 27 to enroll.

Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL
Northern Illinois University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $10k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. About 15,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Emphasis on education, management, and medical programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 980, ACT 22 to enroll.

University of Notre DameUniversity of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN
University of Notre Dame Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $60k. On-campus housing option. Roughly 13,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Emphasis on management, engineering, and accounting and finance programs. ACT 34 to enroll.

Northwestern UniversityNorthwestern UniversityEvanston, IL
Northwestern University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $62k. Above average on-campus housing option. More than 23,200 students. Dangerous campus. Best known for management, computer science, and medical programs. SAT 1520, ACT 34 to enroll.

University of Wisconsin WhitewaterUniversity of Wisconsin WhitewaterWhitewater, WI
University of Wisconsin Whitewater Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $16k. Affordable on-campus housing. About 11,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Best known for business, education, and management programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1010, ACT 21 to enroll.

Aurora UniversityAurora UniversityAurora, IL
Aurora University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $27k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 6,000 students. Unsafe campus. Places a focus on social work, education, and management programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1050, ACT 22 to enroll.

Marquette UniversityMarquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI
Marquette University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $46k. Above average on-campus housing option. Around 11,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Emphasis on medical, nursing, and biology programs. SAT 1240, ACT 29 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Lincoln College of Technology Melrose ParkLincoln College of Technology Melrose ParkMelrose Park, IL
Lincoln College of Technology Melrose Park Rating
Associate's degrees. Approximately 1,300 students. Safe campus. Specializes in electrical and electronics and medical assistant programs.

Concordia University ChicagoConcordia University ChicagoRiver Forest, IL
Concordia University Chicago Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $34k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Approximately 5,400 students. Dangerous campus. Well known for their education, occupational therapy, and management programs. Affiliated with Lutheran Church of Missouri Synod. ACT 22 to enroll.

Triton CollegeTriton CollegeRiver Grove, IL
Triton College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $14k. Over 8,700 students. Safe campus. Has strong general studies, biology, and medical programs.


City Colleges of Chicago Wilbur Wright CollegeCity Colleges of Chicago Wilbur Wright CollegeChicago, IL
City Colleges of Chicago Wilbur Wright College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $14k. Over 7,600 students. Generally safe campus. Best known for offering general studies, biology, and engineering programs.

Bell Mar Beauty CollegeBell Mar Beauty CollegeCicero, IL
Bell Mar Beauty College Rating
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus.

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Chicago NWTricoci University of Beauty Culture Chicago NWChicago, IL
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Chicago NW Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. Approximately 300 students. Safe campus. Known for cosmetology program.

Morton CollegeMorton CollegeCicero, IL
Morton College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $10k. About 3,800 students. Safe campus. Focus on general studies, nursing, and biology programs.

Elmhurst UniversityElmhurst UniversityElmhurst, IL
Elmhurst University Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $40k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Over 3,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Known for management, business, and education programs. Affiliated with United Church of Christ. SAT 1090, ACT 24 to enroll.

Oak Point UniversityOak Point UniversityOak Brook, IL
Oak Point University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $23k. More than 500 students. Safe campus. Known for nursing program. Affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Steven Papageorge Hair AcademySteven Papageorge Hair AcademyChicago, IL
Steven Papageorge Hair Academy Rating
Outstanding retention rate. About 100 students. Safe campus.

G Skin & Beauty InstituteG Skin & Beauty InstituteOak Brook, IL
G Skin & Beauty Institute Rating
Great retention rate. Roughly 500 students. Safe campus.

Northeastern Illinois UniversityNortheastern Illinois UniversityChicago, IL
Northeastern Illinois University Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $20k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Over 5,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Top offerings include education, business, and social work programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 18 to enroll.

North Park UniversityNorth Park UniversityChicago, IL
North Park University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $33k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. More than 2,700 students. Unsafe campus. Top offerings include management, business, and education programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1030, ACT 21 to enroll.

City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X CollegeCity Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X CollegeChicago, IL
City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $14k. Over 7,400 students. Safe campus. Best known for general studies, medical assistant, and nursing programs.

Rush UniversityRush UniversityChicago, IL
Rush University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $30k. Above average on-campus housing. Over 2,900 students. Dangerous campus. Specializes in nursing, medical, and occupational therapy programs.

Cosmetology Concepts NilesCosmetology Concepts NilesNiles, IL
Cosmetology Concepts Niles Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.



Verve CollegeVerve CollegeOak Brook, IL
Verve College Rating
More than 300 students. Safe campus.

Quick College Search

Click to Search Colleges
search by college name, city, or state

Similar Programs in Illinois

Accounting and Finance
Our directory contains 89 accounting and finance schools and colleges in Chicago, Rockford, Champaign, Springfield, Elgin, River Forest, Decatur, and 57 other cities. Approximately 5,600 accounting and finance degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for accounting and finance programs in IL - $32,300.

Art
Our listing contains 77 art schools and colleges in Chicago, River Forest, Springfield, Champaign, Elgin, Galesburg, Decatur, and 54 other cities. About 2,000 art diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for art programs in IL: $37,500.

Biology
Our directory contains 102 biology schools and colleges in Chicago, Naperville, Elgin, River Forest, Champaign, Galesburg, Joliet, and 69 more cities. Approximately 10,400 biology diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for biology programs in IL is roughly $25,700.

Business
Read about 105 business schools and colleges in Chicago, Rockford, Galesburg, Joliet, Quincy, Springfield, Elgin, and 68 more cities. Around 12,600 business diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for business programs in IL is roughly $27,700.

Chemistry
We reviewed 52 chemistry schools and colleges in Chicago, River Forest, Aurora, Decatur, Evanston, Macomb, Champaign, and 37 other cities. Approximately 1,700 chemistry degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for chemistry programs in IL is about $38,600.

Communication and Journalism
Learn about 65 communication and journalism schools and colleges in Chicago, Champaign, Naperville, River Forest, Carlinville, Edwardsville, Godfrey, and 43 other cities. Approximately 4,000 communication and journalism diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for communication and journalism programs in IL is approximately $36,800.

Computer Science
We list 105 computer science schools and colleges in Chicago, Rockford, Champaign, Galesburg, Joliet, Normal, River Forest, and 69 other cities. Approximately 10,900 computer science diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for computer science programs in IL is roughly $32,900.

Criminal Justice
Learn about 87 criminal justice schools and colleges in Chicago, Rockford, Springfield, River Forest, Joliet, Quincy, Decatur, and 57 more cities. Around 2,500 criminal justice degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for criminal justice programs in IL - $21,600.

Culinary
Our listing contains 23 culinary schools and colleges in Chicago, Danville, Lisle, Champaign, Grayslake, River Grove, East Peoria, and 17 more cities. About 500 culinary degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for culinary programs in IL is about $12,300.

Economics
Get the details about 38 economics schools and colleges in Chicago, Joliet, Bloomington, Elmhurst, Lisle, Rock Island, Normal, and 27 more cities. Around 2,900 economics degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for economics programs in IL is around $46,400.

Education
Our directory contains 130 education schools and colleges in Chicago, Rockford, Joliet, Peoria, Normal, Champaign, Naperville, and 84 other cities. Approximately 10,800 education diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for education programs in IL is approximately $26,600.

English and Literature
Read about 54 English and literature schools and colleges in Chicago, River Forest, Aurora, Decatur, Evanston, Lebanon, Quincy, and 37 more cities. Approximately 2,000 English and literature diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for English and literature programs in IL - $35,100.

Ethnic and Cultural Studies
Our listing contains 27 ethnic and cultural studies schools and colleges in Chicago, River Forest, Elmhurst, Peoria, Champaign, Lake Forest, Evanston, and 15 other cities. Around 400 ethnic and cultural studies degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for ethnic and cultural studies programs in IL is around $42,100.

Fashion
Our directory contains 14 fashion schools and colleges in Chicago, Glen Ellyn, Charleston, South Holland, Normal, Dekalb, Carbondale, and 8 other cities. Around 200 fashion degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for fashion programs in IL is approximately $27,100.

Film and Acting
Get the details about 14 film and acting schools and colleges in Chicago, Evanston, River Forest, Elgin, Carbondale, University Park, Peoria, and 7 other cities. Approximately 600 film and acting diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for film and acting programs in IL - $37,300.

Foreign Languages
Our directory contains 49 foreign languages schools and colleges in Chicago, Decatur, River Forest, Bourbonnais, Deerfield, Galesburg, Monmouth, and 36 more cities. About 900 foreign languages diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for foreign languages programs in IL is roughly $36,800.

General Studies
Read about 99 general studies schools and colleges in Chicago, Decatur, Quincy, Springfield, Galesburg, Joliet, Rockford, and 66 other cities. Approximately 30,300 general studies degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for general studies programs in IL is about $13,400.

History
Read about 46 history schools and colleges in Chicago, River Forest, Aurora, Decatur, Galesburg, Monmouth, Rockford, and 34 other cities. Approximately 1,100 history diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for history programs in IL - $34,700.

Law
We list 13 law schools and colleges in Chicago, Carbondale, Evanston, Champaign, Springfield, Dekalb, Carlinville, and River Forest. Approximately 3,100 law diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for law programs in IL is roughly $47,100.

Library and Museum
We reviewed 12 library and museum schools and colleges in Chicago, Centralia, River Forest, Grayslake, East Peoria, Normal, Glen Ellyn, Macomb, and Edwardsville. About 200 library and museum diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for library and museum programs in IL is approximately $29,000.

Management
Learn about 109 management schools and colleges in Chicago, Rockford, Decatur, Galesburg, Joliet, Peoria, Elgin, and 69 other cities. Around 19,500 management diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for management programs in IL is around $33,000.

Marketing and Advertising
Get the details about 58 marketing and advertising schools and colleges in Chicago, River Forest, Quincy, Elgin, Joliet, Champaign, Aurora, and 39 more cities. About 2,700 marketing and advertising diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for marketing and advertising programs in IL is about $34,400.

Mathematics
Get the details about 54 mathematics schools and colleges in Chicago, River Forest, Aurora, Decatur, Evanston, Kankakee, Palos Heights, and 39 more cities. About 3,000 mathematics degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for mathematics programs in IL: $42,900.

Medical
Our directory contains 110 medical schools and colleges in Chicago, Quincy, Rockford, Decatur, Normal, Galesburg, Naperville, and 69 other cities. Approximately 13,900 medical diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for medical programs in IL is around $25,600.

Medical Assistant
We reviewed 87 medical assistant schools and colleges in Chicago, Springfield, Rockford, Quincy, Peoria, Champaign, River Forest, and 61 more cities. Approximately 4,400 medical assistant diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for medical assistant programs in IL is around $17,700.

Music
Our directory contains 66 music schools and colleges in Chicago, Champaign, River Forest, Elgin, Quincy, Bourbonnais, Crystal Lake, and 47 more cities. Around 1,700 music diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for music programs in IL is approximately $36,200.

Natural Resources and Environment
We list 52 natural resources and environment schools and colleges in Chicago, River Forest, Springfield, Canton, Edwardsville, Godfrey, Macomb, and 39 more cities. Around 1,100 natural resources and environment diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for natural resources and environment programs in IL is roughly $37,900.

Nursing
Learn about 98 nursing schools and colleges in Chicago, Rockford, Peoria, Quincy, Springfield, Champaign, Canton, and 69 more cities. Around 10,700 nursing degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for nursing programs in IL is roughly $22,500.

Occupational Therapy
We reviewed 68 occupational therapy schools and colleges in Chicago, Springfield, Rockford, Elgin, River Forest, Champaign, Aurora, and 49 more cities. Approximately 2,900 occupational therapy diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for occupational therapy programs in IL: $26,700.

Paralegal
Learn about 33 paralegal schools and colleges in Chicago, Rockford, Centralia, Fairfield, Normal, Sugar Grove, Belleville, and 25 other cities. About 600 paralegal diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for paralegal programs in IL: $31,200.

Philosophy
We list 43 philosophy schools and colleges in Chicago, River Forest, Evanston, Carbondale, Elmhurst, Lisle, Aurora, and 30 more cities. About 600 philosophy diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for philosophy programs in IL: $44,600.

Photography
Learn about 14 photography schools and colleges in Chicago, Champaign, Peoria, Dixon, Chicago Heights, River Grove, Glen Ellyn, and 8 other cities. About 200 photography degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for photography programs in IL is approximately $25,600.

Political Science
Read about 45 political science schools and colleges in Chicago, River Forest, Carbondale, Elmhurst, Lebanon, Aurora, Decatur, and 31 more cities. Around 2,000 political science degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for political science programs in IL is roughly $39,800.

Psychology
Get the details about 69 psychology schools and colleges in Chicago, Evanston, Elgin, River Forest, Rockford, Aurora, Decatur, and 44 other cities. About 7,500 psychology degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for psychology programs in IL is roughly $30,800.

Retailing and Wholesaling
Our directory contains 31 retailing and wholesaling schools and colleges in Chicago, River Forest, Champaign, Danville, Lisle, Peoria, Charleston, and 24 other cities. Around 300 retailing and wholesaling degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for retailing and wholesaling programs in IL - $23,200.

Sculpture
We list 3 sculpture schools and colleges in Champaign, River Forest, and Peoria. About 100 sculpture diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for sculpture programs in IL: $35,200.

Social Work
Our listing contains 65 social work schools and colleges in Chicago, Rockford, River Forest, Elgin, Peoria, Joliet, Aurora, and 37 other cities. Around 4,300 social work diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition for social work programs in IL is approximately $35,600.

Sociology and Anthropology
We reviewed 47 sociology and anthropology schools and colleges in Chicago, River Forest, Aurora, Decatur, Galesburg, Naperville, Springfield, and 32 more cities. About 1,600 sociology and anthropology diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for sociology and anthropology programs in IL is approximately $35,100.

Theater and Drama
Learn about 44 theater and drama schools and colleges in Chicago, River Forest, Champaign, Aurora, Deerfield, Greenville, Naperville, and 32 more cities. Approximately 1,000 theater and drama diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for theater and drama programs in IL is approximately $36,500.

Theology and Religion
Learn about 39 theology and religion schools and colleges in Chicago, Lisle, Evanston, River Forest, Bloomington, Eureka, Monmouth, and 23 more cities. About 1,200 theology and religion diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for theology and religion programs in IL is about $37,900.

Work and Family Studies
Our directory contains 65 work and family studies schools and colleges in Chicago, Champaign, Joliet, Normal, Rockford, Carterville, Danville, and 42 more cities. Around 1,600 work and family studies degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for work and family studies programs in IL is approximately $21,100.