Best Value in Illinois

The prestigious “Best Colleges” review by U.S. News ranks Dominican the No. 1 Best Value in Illinois and the No. 11 regional university in the Midwest.

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Graduate Programs

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Featured Program: RN to BSN Completion Program

Take your nursing career to the next level with a bachelor of science in nursing. Our RN-BSN program gives you the skills and credentials you need to advance your nursing career.

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RN-BSN Completion Program Open House: October 23, 2018
Transfer Symposium Series: Borra College of Health Sciences: November 6, 2018
Whether you are already working as an RN, or are interested in a pre-licensure nursing program, join us for one of our upcoming nursing events to see how Dominican will advance your career in one of the fastest-growing careers in the nation. Learn how we can position you for success in this competitive field.
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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

16
Average class size
#11
U.S. News & World Report's
Best Midwest Universities
#1
Best Value in Illinois
—U.S. News & World Report
11:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
14
Nations represented in student body
100%
2018 freshmen who received financial aid
$24,366
Average need-based scholarship/grant
25+
Graduate degree programs
20
Study abroad programs
35+
Student clubs and organizations
250,000+
Volumes in library
10
Miles from downtown Chicago
3.28
Average GPA of student athletes
200+
Student athletes
14
Men’s and women’s varsity teams

More to Explore

From Project to Profit

See how our nutrition students turned a class project into a unique business venture

Student Voices

"There's something here for everyone!"—students share their Dominican stories

Leading the Way

Dominican is at the forefront of efforts by Catholic universities to better serve Latinx students

News & Events

Oct
26
Illinois Storytelling Festival's Family Festival of Stories
Martin Recital Hall, Fine Arts
Nov
6
Ethics and Leadership Lecture: Ed Wehmer
University Club of Chicago
Nov
8
Albertus Magnus Lecture: Fr. John Kartje, PhD
Priory Auditorium
Nov
9-11
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Lund Auditorium

Siena Center

Performing Arts Center
Dominican Searches for Provost to Advance University’s Strategic Plan
Dominican receives NSF grant to support STEM success
Dominican University Leaps Eight Places in US News & World Report Rankings
Charlie Stoops Advances Research on Domestically Violent Men
Alumnus Berto Aguayo Announces Candidacy for Chicago Alderman
Coming Soon

Pete Souza

The official White House photographer under President Obama gives a multimedia presentation on Saturday, Nov. 3, about his new book, Shade, which is a study in contrasts between the Obama and Trump presidencies.

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