by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Dominican University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Dominican University were $38,978 annually for undergraduate students. There is no in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $650; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,328 |
| Fees | $650 |
| Total | $38,978 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Dominican University cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Dominican University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Dominican University runs on the expensive side.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Dominican University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Dominican University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $34,950 |
| Two Years Ago | $35,850 |
| One Year Ago | $37,194 |
| Most Recent Year | $38,328 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Dominican U has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, tuition increased 3.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $40,166 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.10%, so cost a year out lands around $40,185.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $40,185 |
| In 2 Years | $41,429 |
| In 3 Years | $42,712 |
| In 4 Years | $44,035 |
| In 5 Years | $45,399 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $168,361.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Dominican University, go to the Dominican University Financial Aid page.
