Tuition and Aid

Dominican University is committed to making the cost of higher education accessible to all students. In fact, we’re ranked the #1 Best Value in Illinois by the prestigious U.S. News & World Report. Our associate degree is designed as a low-cost, high-impact program, providing a career-focused, liberal arts degree to students with limited financial resources.

The table below represents the cost of attendance and will not be representative of your out-of-pocket costs. If you choose to live on campus, you will pay just $5,541 before loans and payment plans are available to assist in financing your education. If you choose to commute and qualify for the full Pell Grant and Illinois MAP Grant, you will have your tuition and fees fully covered, resulting in no out-of-pocket cost. Regardless of which you choose, your meal plan, laptop and a UPass are all included!

Aid eligibility is determined by an evaluation of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Dominican University's code is 001750. Students who are ineligible to file the FAFSA and are Illinois residents can complete the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid

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

Please refer to the 2026-2027 Undergraduate Tuition, Aid and Fees chart for more information.

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Have a Question?

Email the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@dom.edu or call us at (708) 524-6809.