Dominican University

7900 W. Division
River Forest, IL 60305
http://www.dom.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1901
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Undergrad Students1,337
Endowment17,255,739
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee25
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition21,250
Room/Board7,300
Services
Associated FirmsBank One, Chicago Public Schools, suburban Chicago school districts, Archdiocese of Chicago, Forsyth Technology, Mid America Bank, Newspaper Services of America, Hewitt Associates, Resurrection Healthcare, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Social Security Administ
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsArt Gallery
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsArt Gallery
Periodical Subs950
# of Books297,000
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months60%
within one year80%
within two years90%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size30 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing38%
College housing typescoed dorms (99%), special housing for disabled students (1%)
Popular Events Holly Ball, Candle and Rose Ceremony, Mazzuchelli Lectures, DU Fest
Nearest AirportChicago-O'Hare (8), Chicago-Midway (10)
Nearest TrainChicago (10)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitiesdance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper
Number of Organizations30
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Dominican Star (monthly)
Honor SocietiesGamma Kappa Alpha, Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Mu Epsilon, Phi Alpha Theta, Pi Gamma Mu, Psi Chi, Sigma Iota Epsilon, Sigma Tau Delta
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) University Ministry
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Organization of Latino Americans, Black Student Union, African-American Academic Club, Indian Student Association, International Club, Polish Club, French Club, Italian Club (CIAO),
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Student Government Association, Residential Student Association, TORCH, Campus Activities Board, Social Justice Coalition, Campus Climate Committee, Commuter Student Association, Computer Club, Cheerleading, Law Club, Poetry Explored, READ, Students for Peace and Justice