Dominican University (Dominican)
Dominican University can be found in River Forest, IL, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. Dominican has an enrollment of nearly three thousand students.
The majority of students that got into this school got an SAT score in the range of 1460 - 1730, or got accepted with an ACT composite score within the range of 20 - 24. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the Dominican University (Dominican) average GPA range for accepted students is around 3.13 - 3.38. 60% of all those students that apply are granted admission to Dominican University, from which 24 percent choose to attend. You can get more information from the admissions office website at public.dom.edu.
Overall Dominican University (Dominican) Acceptance Rate - Fall 2013
The overall acceptance rate for Dominican University was reported as 60.0% in Fall 2013 with over 3,500 college applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.
Accepted Applicants Profile
- Dominican SAT Scores: 1460 - 1730
- Dominican ACT Scores: 20 - 24
- Dominican Average GPA: 3.13 - 3.38
How Hard Is It to Get into Dominican University?
Applicant Selectivity: Medium
When determining how difficult it is for students to get into Dominican University, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.
Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2019 Projection
The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2019-2020 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Dominican has been getting lower when compared to averages from previous years.
Acceptance Rate By Year
- 2009-2010: 71.1%
- 2010-2011: 61.3%
- 2011-2012: 59.0%
- 2012-2013: 57.1%
- 2013-2014: 60.0%
- Projected Dominican Acceptance Rate 2019-2020: 60.0%
How Does Dominican University (Dominican) Compare?
The acceptance rate for Dominican University is eight percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 55.5%.
Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates
| School | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|
| Elmhurst College | 71.8% |
| North Park University | 52.3% |
| Hebrew Theological College | 93.0% |
| Moody Bible Institute | 68.6% |
| Robert Morris University Illinois | 21.0% |
Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details
General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions
- High School GPA Scores are Required
- High School Class Rankings are Required
- School Records are Required
- College Prep Classes are Required
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
- TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required
Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2013)
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,502 | 32.6% | 67.4% |
| Admitted | 2,100 | 31.7% | 68.3% |
| Enrolled | 497 | 36.6% | 63.4% |
Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Dominican University (Dominican) (Fall 2013)
| SAT® Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 490 - 540 |
| Math | 480 - 620 |
| Writing | 490 - 570 |
| Total Score | 1460 - 1730 |
| ACT® | Score Range |
|---|---|
| English | 20 - 25 |
| Math | 18 - 24 |
| Composite Score | 20 - 24 |
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