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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Dominican University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

79
%
Acceptance rate
3.67
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Dominican University?

79%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Dominican accepted 79% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,536 people applied and 5,216 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3487 / 4201 (83%)
Men
1729 / 2335 (74%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Dominican University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Dominican University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Dominican University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Dominican considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Class Rank

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Dominican University?

3.67
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Dominican University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.67. 17% of freshmen who attended Dominican were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 43% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
41%
3.75-3.99
14%
3.50-3.74
13%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
9%
2.50-2.99
9%
2.00-2.49
1%

Dominican is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

14%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
454
75th Percentile
570
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
480
75th Percentile
570
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
950
75th Percentile
1140

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Dominican University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

November 1
Application notification

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