Dominican University Admission
Acceptance Rate
90.32%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
12.07%
Freshmen Enrollment
749
SAT Scores
1,000
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 6,873 students have applied and 6,208 students have allowed to admit to Dominican University (Acceptance rate: 90.32%). Dominican's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 12.07 % where 749 students have finally enrolled out of 6,208 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 68.88%).
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 12.87%).
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 2025, the average SAT score at Dominican University is 1,000 and the average ACT score is 19. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Dominican University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,078). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican University | 1,000 | 19 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,078 | 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, 85 students submitted SAT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,000 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 | 510 | 560 |
| Mathematics | 420 | 490 | 540 |
| Total | 880 | 1,000 | 1,100 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Dominican University, 8 students submitted ACT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 19 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 | 26 |
| English | 14 | 17 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 19 | 26 |
Dominican Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Dominican University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, 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 | Considered, if submitted |
| 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 |