U.S. News & World Report ranks Dominican #10 in the Midwest

Fall 2020 Dominican Magazine



THIS IS A BANNER YEAR for Dominican! For the first time in its history, the university is ranked in the top 10 of Midwest regional universities by the prestigious 2021 U.S. News & World Report college survey. The university was named as the #1 “Top Performer in Social Mobility” in Illinois, as well as the #1 “Best Value School” in the Chicago area. Dominican also ranked #11 in the Midwest in the “Best Undergraduate Teaching” category.



The “Top Performers on Social Mobility” category measures how well schools graduate students who receive federal Pell Grants compared to the graduation rate of students who do not receive Pell grants. Dominican prioritizes closing the equity gap in its student body.



Dominican is one of only two universities in the country ranked in the top 10 in their respective regions that also is ranked in the top 10 for social mobility. U.S. News & World Report divides more than 600 universities into four geographic regions.



“This is a stunning moment of recognition for Dominican University. To be ranked among the top 10 in the Midwest is a game-changer, academically. To rank as a top performer on social mobility is a tribute to our core social justice mission and commitment to inclusive excellence,” said President Donna Carroll.



In addition to its recognition by U.S. News & World Report, Dominican is ranked as #3 among Illinois master’s level universities by Washington Monthly, as well as #20 of 372 total schools in the magazine’s “Best Bang for the Buck: Midwest” category. Dominican also is included in Princeton Review’s 2021 Best Colleges: Midwest, and Money Magazine’s Best Colleges.