7900 West Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305

Founded at the turn of the 20th century, Dominican University is a private four-year institution of higher learning that is affiliated with Roman Catholicism. With its location on a 30-acre campus in Illinois -- only ten miles away from the hustle and bustle of Chicago -- the Dominican University is able to provide students with a cozy college setting in the residential suburb of River Forest.

Despite boasting an enrollment of over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, this Illinois university is still able to offer a student-faculty ratio of 12 to one, and an average class size of 15. Students may choose from a number of academic programs, including Bachelor of the Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs in more than 50 majors, and 16 graduate degree programs. Dominican University also offers 11 professional and pre-professional programs.

Quick Facts:

Dominican University is a member of the North Athletics Conference (NAC), and students participate in such sports as men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's tennis, and baseball.

This Illinois university has been listed in "U.S. News and World Report" as one of the top Midwestern Master's Universities. It ranked in the #21 spot and was also named a "Best Value."

Students of Dominican University participate in such extracurricular groups and organizations as Computer Club, Black Student Union, Campus Crusade for Christ, A cappella Ensemble, Dance Team, Eco Club, fashion Club, Dominican Medieval and Renaissance Interest, Philosophy Club, Nutrition Club, Sounds Society, Student for Peace and Justice, and Theology Club.

Ninety-eight percent of Dominican University freshman receive financial aid.

This Illinois university offers classes at 12 other locations throughout the state.

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