Dominican University Acceptance Rate
River Forest, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,536
- Admitted
- 5,216
- Yield
- 12.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Dominican University's acceptance rate has risen from 60.7% in 2014–15 to 79.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,692 to 6,536 (+77%) over that period.
Its 79.8% rate makes Dominican University more selective than about 43% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 34%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (83% for women vs 74% for men, a 9-point gap). Dominican University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 12.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,692 | 2,240 | 60.7% | 473 |
| 2015–16 | 4,161 | 2,612 | 62.8% | 484 |
| 2016–17 | 4,568 | 2,911 | 63.7% | 495 |
| 2017–18 | 4,697 | 3,052 | 65% | 441 |
| 2018–19 | 4,813 | 3,070 | 63.8% | 447 |
| 2019–20 | 5,188 | 3,338 | 64.3% | 419 |
| 2020–21 | 4,342 | 3,320 | 76.5% | 465 |
| 2021–22 | 3,845 | 3,112 | 80.9% | 462 |
| 2022–23 | 5,117 | 4,581 | 89.5% | 600 |
| 2023–24 | 6,536 | 5,216 | 79.8% | 651 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,201 | 3,487 | 83% |
| Men | 2,335 | 1,729 | 74% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–570 | 14% |
| SAT Math | 454–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–22 | 1% |
How Dominican University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Dominican University's acceptance rate?
Dominican University's acceptance rate is 79.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,216 admitted of 6,536 applicants).
Is Dominican University test optional?
Dominican University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Dominican University?
Dominican University received 6,536 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,216.
What SAT score do you need for Dominican University?
Admitted students at Dominican University typically scored 480–570 on SAT Reading/Writing and 454–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Dominican University getting harder to get into?
Dominican University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.7% in 2014–15 to 79.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.dom.edu/.