DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY (Dominican)

  • 7900 W Division St
  • River Forest, IL 60305
  • OPEID College Code: 00175000
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  • General Phone: (708) 366-2490
  • President: Dr. Donna M. Carroll
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 3,909
  • College Alias: Dominican
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Dominican University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • State Approved for Certification
    Religious Affiliation
  • Roman Catholic
    Mission Statement
  • As a Sinsinawa Dominican sponsored institution, Dominican University prepares students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
Dominican University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Recommended
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4551,2681,723
Number Granted Admission (%)307 (67%)918 (72%)1,225 (71%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)125 (41%)292 (32%)417 (34%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam5112%
ACT ® Exam40096%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading450580
SAT ® Math410560
SAT ® Writing440580
 
ACT ® Composite2025
ACT ® English2026
ACT ® Math1825
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving75%37%52%98%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,281$4,714$4,804$10,175
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)3.1%4.0%1.0%
Number in Default18229
Number in Repayment564547823
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$24,700$23,800$22,450
In-State Tuition and Fees$24,700$23,800$22,450
Out of State Tuition and Fees$24,700$23,800$22,450
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,620$7,750$7,555
Other Expenses$1,090$950$950
Off Campus
Room and Board$14,000$13,500$11,700
Other Expenses$2,320$2,500$1,800
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,675$2,500$3,400
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$34,610$33,500$31,955
In-State$34,610$33,500$31,955
Out of State$34,610$33,500$31,955
Off Campus
In-District$42,220$40,800$36,950
In-State$42,220$40,800$36,950
Out of State$42,220$40,800$36,950
Off Campus with Family
In-District$29,575$28,200$26,850
In-State$29,575$28,200$26,850
Out of State$29,575$28,200$26,850
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Agriculture Operations
Food Science Degree----
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-8--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree-107-
Business Administration Degree-3987-
Fashion Merchandising Degree-10--
International Business Degree-6--
Knowledge Management Degree1-3-
Management Information Systems Degree--2-
Organizational Behavior Studies Degree-1516-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-9--
Journalism Degree-3--
Public Relations Degree-3--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Graphics Degree----
Computer Science Degree-6--
Information Science Studies Degree-18-
Information Technology Degree----
 
Education
Curriculum and Instruction Degree--9-
Early Childhood Education Degree-626-
Education Administration Degree--11-
Special Education Teaching Degree--13-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other Degree--101-
Teacher and Professional Development, Other Degree----
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-14--
Technical and Business Writing Degree----
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies Degree----
United States Studies Degree-6--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foodservice Administration and Management Degree-3--
Nutrition and Wellness Studies Degree-3--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree-1--
Italian Language and Literature Degree-2--
Spanish Language and Literature Degree-5--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Dietetics Degree-20--
Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Degree----
 
History
History Degree-7--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences Degree-11--
Gerontology Degree----
Mathematics and Computer Science Degree----
Natural Sciences Degree-17--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree----
Liberal Arts Degree----
 
Library Science
Library Science, Librarianship Degree--226-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-5--
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree----
Environmental Studies Degree----
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree-2--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree----
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-23--
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work Degree--35-
 
Social Sciences
Criminology Degree-9--
Economics Degree-3--
International Relations and Affairs Degree-3--
Political Science Degree-3--
Social Sciences Degree-1--
Sociology Degree-10--
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Pastoral Studies, Counseling Degree----
Theology Degree----
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree-2--
Commercial and Advertising Art Degree-9--
Drama Degree-4--
Fashion and Apparel Design Degree-7--
Fine Studio Arts Degree-5--
Photography Degree-1--
Visual and Performing Arts, Other Degree----
Art Studies Degree----
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,909
  • Undergraduate: 1,904 Graduate: 2,005
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 1,091 Female: 2,818
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 581 Female: 1,323
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 510 Female: 1,495
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 2,386 Part-Time: 1,523
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,707 Part-Time: 197
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 679 Part-Time: 1,326
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1394%
American Indian110.3%
Black2787%
Asian1203%
Hispanic62616%
White2,28558%
Unknown45012%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1840.1%
Ages 18-1963816%
Ages 20-2169718%
Ages 22-2480020%
Ages 25-2969018%
Ages 30-343088%
Ages 35-391905%
Ages 40-493308%
Ages 50-652446%
Age Over 6550.1%
Age Unknown30.08%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees607348259
Faculty Status364140224
Tenured Faculty6161-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service364140224
Primarily Instruction364140224
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial71701
Other Professionals1108723
Technical and/or Paraprofessional625111
Clerical And Secretarial35296
Service and/or Maintenance27225
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$63,329 (140)$69,268 (57)$59,251 (83)
Professor$80,503 (32)$81,688 (22)$77,898 (10)
Associate Professor$64,987 (36)$66,296 (13)$64,247 (23)
Assistant Professor$56,080 (58)$59,366 (18)$54,602 (40)
Instructor$50,762 (2)$49,523 (1)$52,000 (1)
Lecturer$49,690 (12)$57,059 (3)$47,234 (9)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$63,329 (140)$69,268 (57)$59,251 (83)
Professor$80,503 (32)$81,688 (22)$77,898 (10)
Associate Professor$64,987 (36)$66,296 (13)$64,247 (23)
Assistant Professor$56,080 (58)$59,366 (18)$54,602 (40)
Instructor$50,762 (2)$49,523 (1)$52,000 (1)
Lecturer$49,690 (12)$57,059 (3)$47,234 (9)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes250112138
Unduplicated Athletes250112138
Baseball3636-
Basketball532825
Soccer482622
Softball39-39
Tennis371720
Track and Field, X-Country1257
Volleyball25-25
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$17,132$15,607
Assistant Coaches-$1,943$2,084
 
Coaches
All Coaches422220
Baseball55-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches44-
Basketball853
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches642
Soccer743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Track and Field, X-Country1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 81%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students72%
 
By Gender
Male73%
Female72%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien50%
Black33%
Asian100%
Hispanic65%
White76%
Unknown75%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less61%
5 Years72%
6 Years72%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related2-
Liquor Related1-
On Campus
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related2-
Liquor Related1-
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary-1
On Campus
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary414
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