Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$15.1k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Dominican University
River Forest, IL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$37,844
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,844
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,552
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,667
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$50,396
Net price (after aid)$15,113
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,934
$30k – $48k$13,149
$48k – $75k$15,342
$75k – $110k$20,088
$110k+$21,367
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$60,327
Median debt at graduation$24,411
Est. monthly loan payment$259
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants49%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans58%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
62%
Freshman Retention
79%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
49% above avg
Strong post-grad earnings
$60.3k above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$37.8k
Net price
$15.1k
below avg
Pell
49%
above avg
Median debt
$24.4k
Earnings (10y)
$60.3k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Social SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeNatural SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsHealth Sciences
Programs (28)
Social Sciences
Political ScienceSociologyInternational Relations
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurity
Business
ManagementAccountingMarketingFinance
Admissions
Acceptance rate
80%
SAT range
934 - 1140
ACT range
17 - 22
Campus & Student Life
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River Forest, IL 60305
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About Dominican University
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- Where is Dominican University located?
- Dominican University is located in River Forest, IL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Dominican University?
- Dominican University is a private university based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Dominican University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Dominican University is approximately 80%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Dominican University?
- Dominican University's published in-state tuition is approximately $37,844 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Dominican University?
- Dominican University reports total enrollment of approximately 3,298 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Dominican University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Dominican University.
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