Inside Academics at Dominican University

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Dominican University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Dominican University is about average at 12 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. 38% of the instructors at Dominican University are employed full time, near the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at Dominican University can choose from 53 majors with reported graduates spanning 20 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Dominican University are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Dominican University.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Dominican University:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Dominican University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 2,122 undergraduates study at least partly online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (78% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Dominican University.

Continue Your Research on Dominican University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Dominican University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Dominican University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation & Retention at Dominican University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at Dominican University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at Dominican University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies