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Dominican University

Dominican University
7900 West Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305

Official telephone: (708) 366-2490
Toll-free telephone: (800) 828-8475
Fax number: (708) 366-5360
Website: www.dom.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 2,272
Full-time undergraduates: 2,076
Part-time undergraduates: 196
Total graduate students: 1,424
Full-time graduate students: 359
Part-time graduate students: 1,065
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 21
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Midwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 9%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
0.4% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.2% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5.0% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
63.2% Hispanic/Latino
27.1% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.7% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
0.4% Nonresident Alien
1.0% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.1% American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.6% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6.6% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
47.6% Hispanic/Latino
0.2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
37.8% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
0.7% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
2.9% Nonresident Alien
1.4% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

Dominican University
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 37 acres
City or town school is located in: River Forest, IL
Population of city/town: 11,210
Nearest major city: Chicago
Distance of nearest major city: 5 miles
Population of nearest major city: 2,718,782
Online campus map: www.dom.edu/about/map

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (83%)
  • single-student apartments (17%)
  • married-student apartments
  • other housing including Wellness housing.
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 38%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 26%
Percent of students who live off campus: 74%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 85%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 550
Other computer facilities/services: Wireless network.
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Federal government document repository. Children's literature center.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Art gallery, media center, nursing simulation lab.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
writing, math, study skills, Academic Enrichment Center.
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, day care, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, veteran student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, adaptive equipment
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 100%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine
School newspaper(s): Dominican Star, published biweekly
Number of honor societies: 12
Total number of registered organizations: 32
Campus-based religious organizations:
Campus Crusade for Christ
Minority student organizations:
Black Student Union, Organization of Latin American Students, Black World Studies Academic Club
International student organizations:
CAIO, Organization of Latin American Students; International and Polish clubs
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Net Impact, Cultural and Ethnic Organizations, Campus Activities Board, Campus Climate Committee, Common Ground, Curtain Call, Domestic Abuse Stops Here, First in the Family, Noteworthy, SERVE, Students for Peace and Justice, Team KIVA; Graduate School of Social Work, Commuter, and Resident Student Associations; eco, fashion, law, math, nutrition, philosophy, theology, and psychology clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Erick Baumann,
Director of Athletics and Recreation
Director of women's athletics: Cristina Lukas,
Assistant to Director of Athletics
School colors: royal blue, black, and white
School mascot: Stars
Athletic conference memberships: Northern Athletics Conference (Division III)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballno 
Men's basketballno 
Men's cross-countryno 
Men's golfno 
Men's soccerno 
Men's tennisno 
Men's volleyballno 
Women's basketballno 
Women's cross-countryno 
Women's soccerno 
Women's softballno 
Women's tennisno 
Women's volleyballno 

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 14%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 20%
Athletic facilities:
fitness center, gymnasium, indoor track, running trails; racquetball and tennis courts; baseball, soccer, and softball fields
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, dance, bowling, non-tackle football
Club sports for men:
racquetball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee
Club sports for women:
racquetball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Chicago O'Hare (8 miles)
Nearest other airport: Chicago Midway (10 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Chicago Union Station (10 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Chicago (10 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 26%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: excellent
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 25% immediately, 37% within one year of graduation
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 61% within six months of graduation, 68% within one year of graduation

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