Dominican University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Dominican University?

Dominican University charges private-university tuition rather than separate published in-state and out-of-state undergraduate rates. For 2024-25, the reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $38,328, with $500 in required fees. Those are published charges before scholarships or grants.

• 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $38,828 combined.
• Reported typical annual room and board: $11,800 for a student using that housing and meal arrangement.
• Reported books and supplies allowance: $1,200; transportation and personal expenses add to an individual budget.

Adding the first three amounts yields $51,828, but that is not a complete cost-of-attendance estimate: it excludes transportation and personal expenses, and a commuter's living costs will differ. It should not be combined with tuition figures from a different year. The university's current cost-of-attendance budget and a personalized aid offer are more useful for a final decision.

Price after aid can be much lower than the published charge. In the reported aid data, average net price for students from families earning $48,000 or less was $9,014; the corresponding average for those from families earning more than $110,000 was $17,963. Averages are not individual quotes, and loans reduce an immediate bill without reducing the amount ultimately owed.

What are the work-study opportunities at Dominican University?

Dominican students can pursue part-time employment alongside coursework, but a job, an internship, and Federal Work-Study serve different purposes. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid that permits eligible students to earn wages through approved jobs; it is not an automatic credit against the tuition bill.

Students seeking Work-Study should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and review their aid offer for eligibility. They must still find and work an approved position to receive wages. Other campus jobs may be available without a Work-Study award, depending on openings and employer rules. The financial aid and student employment offices can clarify where positions are posted, how hours are limited, and whether a particular off-campus role qualifies.

Career development is a related but separate benefit. Dominican reports individual and group career counseling for undergraduates, along with résumé preparation, interview workshops, career-interest assessment, employer recruitment, job fairs, and alumni networking opportunities. Students should confirm how an internship fits their major; an academic internship requirement does not itself imply a paid placement or a job offer.