• New Era of Leadership

    Glena Temple, a veteran of higher education leadership, has been named Dominican University’s 11th president.

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  • Deposit For Fall

    Welcome to all our new fall semester students. Have you made your tuition deposit? Reserve your spot today.

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Graduate Programs

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Featured Program: Library and Information Studies

Our highly respected master’s and doctoral programs in library and information science are the only ones in the Chicago area accredited by the American Library Association.

Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR)

July-August, 2021
Designed to welcome admitted first-year and transfer students into the Dominican University community, Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) helps you discover the tools needed to be a successful Dominican student both inside and outside the classroom.
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Majors & Programs

Dominican offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, and no matter which one you choose, you can’t go wrong. Each will enable you to think, grow and encounter the world in a whole new way. Each will challenge you to make a difference, develop your talents and prepare for a life of achievement and meaning.

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The Dominican Difference

#1
U.S. News & World Report’s
Social Mobility in Illinois
#10
in the Midwest
(out of nearly 160)
#1
Best Value in Chicagoland
—U.S. News & World Report
16
Average class size
11:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
14
Nations represented in student body
100%
2019 freshmen who received financial aid
93%
of students complete high-impact experiences outside class 
25+
Graduate degree programs
16
Study abroad programs
35+
Student clubs and organizations
250,000+
Volumes in library
10
Miles from downtown Chicago
3.29
Average GPA of student-athletes
200+
Student athletes
14
Men’s and women’s varsity teams

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Expanded Face-to-Face Experience this Fall

Our plans go beyond simply returning to “normal.” Learn what you can expect this fall.

Driven to Make a Difference?

We’ve got something in common. See what sets the Dominican community apart.

Your Learning Commons

Explore our newest, and perhaps most innovative, space designed to enhance how students learn.

Events & News

Aug 3
¡El Futuro Is Here!
Presented Online
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Event Centers

St. Catherine of Siena Center

Performing Arts Center
How to Better Minister to Latinx College Students
National Catholic Reporter
Dominican Receives Diversity in Business Award
Donna Carroll Built Her Presidency on Welcoming Vulnerable Students
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Dominican Partners with Proviso High School's New Black History Program
Chicago Tribune
Dominican Students Researching Mexico's El Castillo
Symmetry
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2021-2022 FAFSA

The first step in the financial aid process is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Complete your 2021-2022 FAFSA now.

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