Dominican University River Forest Illinois

Contact Information

Address:
River Forest, Illinois
Phone Number:
(708) 366-2490

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
$21,250
$22,450
$23,800
$24,700
3.8%
Books and supplies
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,200
20.0%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$7,002
$7,555
$7,750
$7,620
-1.7%
Other
$950
$950
$950
$1,090
14.7%
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$11,300
$11,700
$13,500
$14,000
3.7%
Other
$1,700
$1,800
$2,500
$2,320
-7.2%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$3,200
$3,400
$3,400
$3,675
8.1%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
On Campus
$30,102
$31,955
$33,500
$34,610
3.3%
Off Campus
$35,150
$36,950
$40,800
$42,220
3.5%
Off Campus with Family
$25,350
$26,850
$28,200
$29,575
4.9%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$25
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
1,723
455
1,268
Percent admitted
71%
67%
72%
Percent admitted who enrolled
34%
41%
32%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school rank
X
 
Secondary school record
 
X
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
 
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
51
12%
ACT
400
96%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
450
580
SAT Math
410
560
SAT Writing
440
580
ACT Composite
20
25
ACT English
20
26
ACT Math
18
25

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
1/1/1919 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Didactic Program in Dietetics
12/1/1973 –
Accredited