- 4 Year
- RIVER FOREST, IL
Dominican University
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- RIVER FOREST, IL
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 746 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade B
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade C+
- Party Scenegrade C minus
- Professorsgrade C+
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade C
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade C
- Safetygrade B+
About
Located just 10 miles from Chicago, Dominican University is recognized as one of the best small universities in the Midwest.
Explore more than 50 career-focused majors and acquire the skills in highest demand. You’ll put them to work — not after graduation, now. In small classes with an average of just 16 students, you'll gain hands-on experience, conduct research and create portfolio-worthy projects.
Along the way, you’ll find unparalleled support resources that include tutoring, mentoring, career coaches, financial wellness, mental health support and more — all designed to help you blaze a trail for the next four years and beyond.
We make our connections your connections so you can test drive your dream job at top internships and even receive a job offer before graduation.
So let’s start charting your course—our course—together. Ready? Let’s go.
If you're interested in transferring, see the link below.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Among the Stars
On-Campus Dominican University: River Forest, IL
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This on-campus information session for prospective first year and transfer students, you'll get a first-hand, genuine look at what makes Dominican not just a community but a family. You'll also take a tour and experience our beautiful campus and state-of-the-art learning spaces for yourself. Gain answers to all your questions: Connect with our dedicated admissions counselors, who will be available to discuss academics, financial aid/scholarships and the admission process. Get the inside scoop: Take part in a live Q&A with current Dominican students as they share their favorite ways to get involved and strategies to balance responsibilities. See for yourself: Tour our scenic campus and explore the endless opportunities for the innovation it offers.
Among the Stars
On-Campus Dominican University: River Forest, IL
View Event Description
This on-campus information session for prospective first year and transfer students, you'll get a first-hand, genuine look at what makes Dominican not just a community but a family. You'll also take a tour and experience our beautiful campus and state-of-the-art learning spaces for yourself. Gain answers to all your questions: Connect with our dedicated admissions counselors, who will be available to discuss academics, financial aid/scholarships and the admission process. Get the inside scoop: Take part in a live Q&A with current Dominican students as they share their favorite ways to get involved and strategies to balance responsibilities. See for yourself: Tour our scenic campus and explore the endless opportunities for the innovation it offers.
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Most Popular Majors
- Psychology50 Graduates
- Business47 Graduates
- Nursing46 Graduates
- Natural Sciences39 Graduates
- Sociology26 Graduates
- Criminology24 Graduates
- Pre-Medicine Studies23 Graduates
- Biology21 Graduates
- Finance21 Graduates
- Accounting20 Graduates
Explore Our Nursing Major
Nursing is projected to grow more than 25% over the next 10 years. Our program prepares students to sit for and pass the NCLEX-RN examination, to obtain licensure as a registered professional nurse and to gain a liberal arts perspective. Our direct entry admission option also allows qualified students to secure a place in the program beginning the fall semester of their junior year.