PHOENIX PACT PARTNER COLLEGE
Dominican University, Illinois
Location: River Forest, Illinois; 30-minute drive from Chicago
Size: 3,500 Students
Diversity: 5% African American, 68% Hispanic / Latino
Test Scores: Optional
Pact Scholarships per year: 6
Application Deadline: February 1
Available on Common App: Yes
Interview: To be considered for a Phoenix Pact Scholarship to Dominican University, an interview is required.
Process: Students who apply to Dominican University by February 1 will be automatically considered for an interview and will be notified if selected
Housing: Recommended on campus for 1 year
More Info: Dominican University
2-YEAR ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM
At Dominican University’s Downtown Chicago Campus qualified Pact Scholars may pursue an immersive Associate’s Degree in one of four in-demand areas of employment: cybersecurity, nursing assistant, translation and interpretation or legal studies. Living in Dominican’s La Casa residence hall in the Pilsen neighborhood is required for the first year of this program. Completion of the two-year program automatically admits you to Dominican’s Bachelor’s Degree programs at its River Forest campus. Talk with your Phoenix Pact Advisor about your eligibility for this program. Click here to learn more , and here to begin this program’s application.
A private Catholic university located on a wooded campus 12 miles from downtown Chicago, Dominican University offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and 20 programs in five graduate academic divisions. Established in 1901, Dominican has been ranked in the top 25 of more than 150 regional midwest universities by U.S. News & World Report.
Ranked in the Top 25 of Regional Midwest Universities, U.S. News & World Report
#1 in Social Mobility in Illinois as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, recognizing Dominican’s success in enrolling and graduating economically under-resourced students, helping them secure meaningful career opportunities and earning the institution the top rank in Illinois. Dominican is proud to be the only Hispanic-Serving Institution ranked in the top 5 for the social mobility category in the Midwest.
100% of students complete high-impact experiences outside of class
12:1 student-to-faculty ratio means more personalized attention