Dominican University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker; 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Dominican University is a private nonprofit institution located in River Forest, Illinois with approximately 2,561 undergraduate students enrolled. Dominican University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The average net price after financial aid is $11,745 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $49,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Dominican University may refer to:Dominican University (Illinois) a private, Catholic university in River Forest, Illinois, United States Dominican University of California, an independent university of Catholic heritage in Marin County, California, United States Dominican University College a bilingual Roman Catholic university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Dominican University New York, an independent university of Catholic heritage in Orangeburg, New York, United States
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $15,113 average net price is genuinely affordable for a private school, and median debt of $18,750 is reasonable, but a 62% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish — worth asking hard questions about support systems before enrolling. Median earnings of $49,900 a decade out are modest but workable given the low debt load. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small Catholic liberal arts environment near Chicago and have a clear plan for staying on track to graduation.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,561 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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