# Dominican University

Private nonprofit college in River Forest, IL. IPEDS ID 148496.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/dominican-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/dominican-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 90% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $11,745 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 55%; beats 38% of IL colleges and 53% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $60,327; beats 59% of IL colleges and 70% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $18,750

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,759 |
| 30-48k | $9,014 |
| 48-75k | $11,891 |
| 75-110k | $16,851 |
| 110k+ | $17,963 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.24 years on average (49% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $60,327 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,759 | $41,378 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $9,014 | $38,219 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $11,891 | $50,418 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $16,851 | $71,448 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $17,963 | $76,163 | 3.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $43,891
- Tuition and fees: $38,978
- Housing and meals: $12,552; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 460–560; SAT math: 420–540; ACT: 16–26 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 6,536 applicants, 5,216 admitted, 651 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 90%, ACT 16–26 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 80%, ACT 17–22 (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2025-26 (Fall 2025)
- Very important: gpa; important: rigor, class rank, essay, character; considered: test scores, recommendations, interview, extracurriculars, talent, first generation, volunteer, work experience, interest
- Early decision: no; early action: no; waitlist: no
- Average high school GPA of enrolled first-years: 3.75
- Aid (full-time first-years): average 84.3% of need met; 74 of 509 with need fully met; merit aid to students without need: 86 students, average $23,995
- Source: https://www.dom.edu/sites/default/files/2026-01/OIE_CDS_2025-2026_Final_12_11_25.pdf

## Majors (58 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | not reported | $86,730 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $70,530 | $80,703 | $23,083 |
| Accounting | $57,187 | $77,878 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration | $45,045 | $66,871 | $26,000 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $29,102 | $60,311 | $26,246 |
| Nutrition Science | not reported | $57,532 | not reported |
| Natural Sciences | $27,081 | $56,555 | $25,054 |
| Sociology | $31,657 | $54,686 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,924 | $53,810 | $27,000 |
| Criminology | $31,758 | $52,775 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $30,846 | $51,093 | $23,832 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $22,938 | $47,930 | $26,978 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $29,907 | $47,078 | $27,000 |
| English | not reported | $46,780 | not reported |
| Biology | $26,015 | $46,040 | $25,117 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | $30,000 |
| Dietetics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $105,090 (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN), $104,270 (IL), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $100,490 (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN), $95,990 (IL), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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