What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Dominican University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 s.h. MATH 261 Quantitative Literacy Placement…4 s.h. MATH 261 Quantitative Literacy Placement into MATH 262 in consultation with Math Faculty. Calculus credit will be given for one exam only. | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 s.h. MATH 262 Quantitative Literacy Placement…4 s.h. MATH 262 Quantitative Literacy Placement into MATH 270 in consultation with Math Faculty. Calculus credit will be given for one exam only. | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 s.h. BIOL 111 Science Literacy Students who…4 s.h. BIOL 111 Science Literacy Students who wish to be Pre-Med, will be required to take BIOL 111. | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 s.h. CHEM 120 Science Literacy Students wishing…4 s.h. CHEM 120 Science Literacy Students wishing to continue in Chemistry will be placed in CHEM 121, after consultation with Department. | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 s.h. PHYS 211 Science Literacy | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 s.h. CRWS 105 Students with both the ENGL…3 s.h. CRWS 105 Students with both the ENGL Lang./Comp. and ENGL Lit./Comp. AP exams will only receive 6 s.h. of credit total. | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 s.h HA Humanities & Arts Students with both the…3 s.h HA Humanities & Arts Students with both the ENGL Lang./Comp. and ENGL Lit./Comp. will only receive 6 s.h. of credit total. | |
| United States History | 4 | 3 s.h. HIST 144 |
Show all 39 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 s.h. MATH 261 Quantitative Literacy Placement…4 s.h. MATH 261 Quantitative Literacy Placement into MATH 262 in consultation with Math Faculty. Calculus credit will be given for one exam only. | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 s.h. MATH 262 Quantitative Literacy Placement…4 s.h. MATH 262 Quantitative Literacy Placement into MATH 270 in consultation with Math Faculty. Calculus credit will be given for one exam only. | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 s.h. BIOL 111 Science Literacy Students who…4 s.h. BIOL 111 Science Literacy Students who wish to be Pre-Med, will be required to take BIOL 111. | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 s.h. CHEM 120 Science Literacy Students wishing…4 s.h. CHEM 120 Science Literacy Students wishing to continue in Chemistry will be placed in CHEM 121, after consultation with Department. | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 s.h. PHYS 211 Science Literacy | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 s.h. CRWS 105 Students with both the ENGL…3 s.h. CRWS 105 Students with both the ENGL Lang./Comp. and ENGL Lit./Comp. AP exams will only receive 6 s.h. of credit total. | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 s.h HA Humanities & Arts Students with both the…3 s.h HA Humanities & Arts Students with both the ENGL Lang./Comp. and ENGL Lit./Comp. will only receive 6 s.h. of credit total. | |
| United States History | 4 | 3 s.h. HIST 144 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 s.h. PSYCH 101 Science Literacy | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 s.h. MATH 211 Quantitative Literacy | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 s.h. CPSC 155 Department will place students…3 s.h. CPSC 155 Department will place students wishing to continue in Comput- er Science into an appropriate course. | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 s.h. ECON 102 Science Literacy | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 s.h. ECON 101 Science Literacy | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 s.h. HIST 111 Humanities & Arts Student may…3 s.h. HIST 111 Humanities & Arts Student may petition to receive credit for HIST 112 instead of HIST 111. | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 s.h SL Science Literacy | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 s.h. PHYS 212 Science Literacy | |
| European History | 4 | 3 s.h HIST 102 Humanities & Arts | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 s.h. SL Science Literacy | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 s.h. SPAN 192 For students continuing in…4 s.h. SPAN 192 For students continuing in Spanish courses, placement is through D.U. exam. | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 4 s.h. SPAN 231 For students continuing in…4 s.h. SPAN 231 For students continuing in Spanish courses, placement is through D.U. exam. | |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 s.h. POSC 170 Science Literacy | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 s.h. CIS Elective Credits Department will…3 s.h. CIS Elective Credits Department will place students wishing to continue in Computer Science. | |
| Art History | 4 | 3 s.h HA Humanities & Arts | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 4 s.h. MUS 140 & 141 Humanities & Arts | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 s.h HA Humanities & Arts | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 s.h HA Humanities & Arts | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 s.h. ELEC | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 s.h. POSC 150 Science Literacy | |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 s.h. HA Humanities & Arts | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 3 s.h FREN 205 For students continuing in French…3 s.h FREN 205 For students continuing in French courses, placement is through D.U. exam. | |
| French Literature | 4 | 3 s.h. FREN 207 For students continuing in…3 s.h. FREN 207 For students continuing in French courses, placement is through D.U. exam. | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 s.h. ELEC | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 3 s.h. ITAL 205 For students continuing in…3 s.h. ITAL 205 For students continuing in Italian courses, placement is through D.U. exam. | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 s.h. ELEC | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 s.h. ELEC | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 s.h. PHYS 222 Science Literacy | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 s.h. PHYS 221 Science Literacy | |
| Research | 3 | 3 s.h. ELEC | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 s.h. ELEC | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 s.h. Humanities & Arts For students continuing…3 s.h. Humanities & Arts For students continuing in Spanish courses, placement is through D.U. exam. |
Source: dom.edu · checked September 26, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 48 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 39 |
| Business Administration and Management | 30 |
| Natural Sciences | 23 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Accounting | 22 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 17 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 15 |
Show the other 40 majors
| English Language and Literature | 15 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 |
| Mathematics | 11 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 11 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 11 |
| Neuroscience | 10 |
| Computer Science | 10 |
| Informatics | 10 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 9 |
| Legal Studies | 8 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 7 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 7 |
| Criminology | 6 |
| Economics | 6 |
| Finance | 6 |
| History | 5 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 4 |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 3 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 |
| Health and Wellness | 2 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Journalism | 1 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 1 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Public Administration | 1 |
| Digital Arts | 1 |
| Music | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
9,408,576 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)
Nearest hub airport
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.8 of 20
Elevation
623 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
19°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
38.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
17 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,780 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Concordia University-Chicago1 mi
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- Northeastern Illinois University8 mi
- North Park University8 mi
- Hebrew Theological College8 mi
- University of Illinois Chicago9 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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