For more than a century, Dominican University has been committed to the highest quality education—and an intentional affordability that makes it accessible to all.
Dominican is recognized as one of the best small universities in the Midwest. The prestigious “Best Colleges” review by U.S. News & World Report places Dominican in the Top 25 overall in the Midwest out of more than 160 regional Midwest universities. We’re the highest-ranking small Catholic university in Illinois. And we are No. 1 in Illinois on the publication’s “Best Value Schools” list, a category that closely examines academic quality and average net cost of attendance.
Great teaching in small classes is the heart of our tradition. A student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1 means your ideas will be heard and your professors will know your name and care about you. In our online and hybrid courses, too, we strive to incorporate a personal element, because learning should happen in partnership with other students and distinguished faculty. At Dominican, you'll find a community of supporters ready to cheer you on as you turn your passion into boundless impact.
