Dominican University Admission
Acceptance Rate
79.80%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
12.48%
Freshmen Enrollment
600
SAT Scores
1,025
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,117 students have applied and 4,581 students have allowed to admit to Dominican University (Acceptance rate: 89.53%). Dominican's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.10 % where 600 students have finally enrolled out of 4,581 admitted students.
Dominican acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Chicago State University and Concordia University-Chicago, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 70.83%).
Dominican enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 13.15%).
How to Apply to Dominican University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Dominican. Dominican offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.dom.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://explore.dom.edu/register/apply_to_dom |
| Financial Aid | https://www.dom.edu/admission/office-financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.dom.edu/admission/office-financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.dom.edu/admission/undergraduate/us-military-veterans/veterans-benefits |
| Athletic | https://www.dom.edu/about-dominican/consumer-information |
| Disability Service | https://www.dom.edu/academics/academic-success-center/ada |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Dominican and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Dominican University is 1,025 and the average ACT score is 18. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Dominican University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,070). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican University | 1,025 | 18 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,070 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,124 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Dominican University, 63 students submitted SAT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,025 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 520 | 580 |
| Mathematics | 430 | 490 | 560 |
| Total | 890 | 1,010 | 1,140 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Dominican University, 20 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 18 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 19 | 22 |
| English | 15 | 16 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 18 | 21 |
Dominican Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Dominican University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |