Dominican University's published cost of attendance is $43,891. Net price by income band reflects the university's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $9,759, middle-income families pay around $11,891, and higher-income families pay approximately $17,963.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $43,891 |
| Tuition and Fees | $38,978 |
| Room and Board | $12,716 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$32,146 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $11,745 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,759 |
| $30–48k | $9,014 |
| $48–75k | $11,891 |
| $75–110k | $16,851 |
| $110k+ | $17,963 |
Dominican University's published cost of attendance is $43,891. Net price by income band reflects the university's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $9,759, middle-income families pay around $11,891, and higher-income families pay approximately $17,963. Azimuth ranks Dominican University #329 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Dominican University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid applied to close the gap between published cost and family contribution. The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based aid, and work-study is available as part of the aid package. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,411, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,865; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,507, median federal debt of $24,411 projects to a monthly payment of about $276 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Dominican University earn median 4-year earnings of $59,507, placing Dominican University in the 44.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $14,766 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Dominican University in the 92.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Dominican University #486 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Dominican University also sits in the 58.7 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the four-year horizon. The earnings pattern at Dominican University is anchored by Business, which represents 19% of degree output and connects graduates to stable, professionally oriented career paths. Nursing stands out as the program combining the broadest cohort scale with the strongest aggregate earnings contribution at the institution. Psychology, General, with 42 graduates, posts median 4-year earnings of $51,093, and Azimuth ranks the program #189 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions — at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. Nursing (36 graduates) earns median 4-year earnings of $80,703, with Azimuth ranking it #291 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions at 0.9x its field benchmark. Natural Sciences (30 graduates) and Business Administration (28 graduates) round out the higher-earning cluster, posting median 4-year earnings of $56,555 and $66,871 respectively, with Azimuth ranking them #5 and #219 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
