Founded by the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters in 1901, Dominican University prides itself on being both academically rigorous and committed to social justice and diversity. To this end, the university seeks to embody its motto of Caritas et Veritas (“truth and compassion”) through its strategic plan, which identifies six specific ways — including supporting underserved students — by which it will ensure diversity on campus. A Dominican education combines study in the liberal arts and professional preparation. Students are encouraged to prepare for their future careers through internships and leadership in campus organizations, as well taking advantage of nearby Chicago, which is easily accessible by public transportation.  

Dominican University is a distinctively relationship-centered educational community, rooted in the liberal arts and sciences and comprehensive in scope. It is known for the care and respect with which it mentors students.  Dominican graduates stand ready not just to succeed in the world of commerce, but in the larger pursuit of humanity.

Dominican University is a private, comprehensive co-ed college, founded in 1901. Dominican provides strong career preparation, grounded in the liberal arts.

STUDENT PROFILE
# of degree-seeking undergraduates                       1,807
% male/female                                                              30/70
% African-American                                                      7
% American Indian or Alaska Native                         <1
% Asian or Pacific Islander                                         3
% Hispanic                                                                     24
% Pell grant recipients                                                 28
Distinguished first-generation and minority alumni Calvin Jackson, fashion designer, entrepreneur; Kevin Austin, customer service manager, AT&T; Jonathan de la Cruz, banker; Manny Flores, alderman, City of Chicago

ACADEMICS
full-time faculty                                                               132
full-time minority faculty                                                n/a
student-faculty ratio                                                       12:1
average class size                                                        17
% first-year retention rate                                             79
% graduation rate (6 years)                                         70
Popular majors Business Administration/ Management, Psychology, Health Science

CAMPUS LIFE
% live on campus (% freshmen)                               37 (58)
Multicultural student clubs and organizations Asian Student Association, Black Student Union, CIAO (Italian Club), French Club, Indian Student Association, International Club, Organization of Latin American Students

Athletics NCAA Division III, Northern Athletic Conference; baseball, m/w basketball, m/w cross-country track, m/w soccer, softball, m/w tennis, w volleyball

ADMISSIONS
# of applicants                                         1,723
% accepted                                              71
# of first-year students enrolled           528
SAT Critical Reading range                  450-580
SAT Math range                                       410-560
SAT Writing                                               440-580
ACT range                                                 20-25
average HS GPA                                      3.4
Deadlines
regular admission                                   rolling
application fee (online)                           $25 ($25)
fee waiver for applicants
      with financial need                             yes

COST & AID
tuition                                                                         $24,850
room & board                                                           $7,620
total need-based institutional
     scholarships/grants                                          n/a
% of students apply for
   need-based aid                                                    89
% of students receive aid                                      87
% receiving need-based scholarship
   or grant aid                                                            99
% receiving aid whose need was
   fully met                                                                  16
average aid package                                              $17,570
avg. student loan debt upon
   graduation                                                             $17,066