According to the most recent disclosure, tuition at Dominican University rose by 2.6% for the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private not-for-profit Dominican University paid $36,500 this year, which is $930 higher than the $35,570 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 90% of the undergraduate student body at the university are residents of Illinois, while around 9% come from other states.
Data indicates that every full-time undergraduate who began studies at Dominican University in the 2022-23 school year received some form of student financial aid. A total of 598 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $16.5 million, and 324 students borrowed more than $1.8 million in student loans.
Across all undergraduate students, 2,023 individuals received grants or scholarships totaling $52.9 million. Additionally, 1,247 students obtained federal student loans amounting to $7.9 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Dominican University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 327 | 55% | $1.8 million | $5,640 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 378 | 63% | $2.5 million | $6,599 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 598 | 100% | $12.2 million | $20,333 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 598 | 100% | $16.5 million | $27,588 |
| Federal student loans | 324 | 54% | $1.6 million | $4,955 |
| Other student loans | 11 | 2% | $173,099 | $15,736 |
| Student loan aid | 324 | 54% | $1.8 million | $5,489 |
| Total student aid | 598 | 100% | $18.3 million | $30,561 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
