Dominican University

More than 90 percent of our faculty hold doctorates or the highest degree in their field.

We offer more than 30 service learning courses that allow you to earn academic credit while helping others.

Peterson's calls Dominican a "top college for top students".

As an NCAA Division III School, you can kick swing and shoot your way to victory in a dozen men’s and women’s varsity sports.

Dominican was one of the first schools in the country to have study abroad.

Dominican University offers 50 majors and pre-professional programs.

U.S. News and World Report has ranked Dominican in the top tier of Midwestern universities for more than a decade.

Tuition and Financial Aid

2009-2010 Tuition

Full-time Undergraduate
  • $24,600
Part-time Undergraduate
  • $820 per credit hour
Room and board
  • Begins at $7,620 for a double room with the standard meal plan.
Costs vary depending on residence hall, room and meal plan.

Financial Aid
Over 90 percent of our freshmen receive some form of financial aid, and over 75 percent receive need-based aid. We participate in federal and state grant, loan and employment programs. We also maintain our own substantial grant and employment programs for students with financial need. Students are considered for all programs for which they are eligible. Aid is provided in the form of Grants, Loans, Scholarships and Campus Employment.

Aid eligibility is determined by an evaluation of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Dominican University's code is 001750. Click here for more information.

To be eligible for federal or state aid, students must be United States citizens or permanent residents enrolled for at least six semester hours per term. To remain eligible for financial aid, students must maintain satisfactory academic progress and continue to demonstrate need on financial aid applications submitted annually.

Financial Aid Application Process

Complete the 2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list Dominican University (code 001750) as the institution to receive the information.

You wil be notified in writing if you are required to submit additional documents (i.e. tax return, W-2's, etc.) to the financial aid office.

Students are encouraged to look at FastWeb or College Zone for additional scholarship information and financial aid information.

Have a question? Email the financial aid office or call us at (800) 828-8475 outside the Chicago area.