Dominican Admission Requirements
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Dominican Admission Overview
Dominican admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Dominican admitted 90.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.74 GPA (A-) and SAT 880-1100 / ACT 16-26. Dominican is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Dominican is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Dominican Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Dominican University
Acceptance Rate
The Dominican acceptance rate is 90.3%. Last year, 6,208 of 6,873 applicants were admitted. That is the 48th lowest acceptance rate in Illinois.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Dominican and can you get accepted?
Dominican is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Dominican University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.74. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Dominican GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.74Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.74
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Dominican typically have around a 3.74 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Dominican is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
36% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #10 in Illinois for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Dominican SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
880-1100Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
11%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 460
- Math 420
- Composite 880
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 560
- Math 540
- Composite 1100
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Dominican typically score around a 990 SAT (middle 50% 880–1100) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 38th percentile nationally. Dominican ranks #43 in the state of Illinois for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 880 to 1100
SAT policy
Dominican is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 990 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Dominican ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
16-26Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
1%25th Percentile Scores
- English 14
- Math 16
- Composite 16
75th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 26
- Composite 26
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Dominican typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 16–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Dominican places #37 among colleges in Illinois for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 26
ACT policy
You may apply to Dominican without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
51% of Dominican University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 24% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Dominican University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 31, 2027Days left to Apply
365Applicants have 365 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 31, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Dominican University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Dominican is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 90.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.74 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (880-1100); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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GPA calculator: Dominican University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026