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Freshmen

For generations of trailblazers, Dominican has been a gateway to exploration and discovery. Let’s start charting your course—together.

You may not know it yet, but something great is out there waiting for you: a challenge, a discovery, a lifelong mission. At Dominican, you’ll learn all about going where the work is great and difficult, where it matters most. Whether you’re the first in your family to go to college, or the first to make a big discovery, invent a new art form or break a barrier in your chosen field—we’ll be there to empower you and cheer you on. We can’t wait for you to join us—and find your first.

Ready to get started? You can apply via the Common Application, which streamlines the college application process for students applying to multiple institutions, or use Dominican University's online application. We are Test Optional and no longer require ACT and/or SAT scores for Fall 2021 admission. Learn more.

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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