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Catholic college

Dominican University

  • LocationRiver Forest, IL
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,424 students
  • SponsorSinsinawa Dominican Sisters
  • TraditionDominican
Official website

Dominican University is a Catholic university in River Forest, Illinois, sponsored by the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters. University Ministry, with four professional staff, holds a student-led Sunday evening Mass in Rosary Chapel and a Thursday evening Candlelight Mass during the academic year and runs faith-based service fellowships and alternative break immersions. The university offers a theology major.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Sunday8:00 PMRosary Chapel, Mazzuchelli Hall · During the academic year; student-led Mass.
  • Thursday8:00 PMCampus (location not stated) · Candlelight Mass; academic year.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Prayer | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Share in the celebration of the Eucharist on Sundays during the academic year at our 8 p.m. student-led Mass right on campus in Rosary Chapel. For a more contemplative liturgical experience, Dominican offers a Candlelight Mass on Thursdays at 8 p.m.”
    During the academic year there is a Sunday 8 PM Mass in Rosary Chapel and a Thursday 8 PM Candlelight Mass.
    “Share in the celebration of the Eucharist on Sundays during the academic year at our 8 p.m. student-led Mass right on campus in Rosary Chapel. For a more contemplative liturgical experience, Dominican offers a Candlelight Mass on Thursdays at 8 p.m.”
    During the academic year there is a Sunday 8 PM Mass in Rosary Chapel and a Thursday 8 PM Candlelight Mass.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Dominican University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church: 0.6 mi1Saint Luke Roman Catholic Church: 1.0 mi2Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Parish: 1.5 mi3Sacred Heart Church: 1.6 mi4Saint Giles Roman Catholic Church: 1.6 mi5Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Church: 1.9 mi6Dominican University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 7565 North Avenue, River Forest
  2. Saint Luke Roman Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 7600 Lake Street, River Forest
  3. Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Parish — 1.5 mi
  4. Sacred Heart Church — 1.6 mi
  5. Saint Giles Roman Catholic Church — 1.6 mi
  6. Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 188 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

FSacramental life: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

39 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic year1–2 weekdays (One weekday Mass: the Thursday 8 PM Candlelight Mass during the academic year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Share in the celebration of the Eucharist on Sundays during the academic year at our 8 p.m. student-led Mass right on campus in Rosary Chapel. For a more contemplative liturgical experience, Dominican offers a Candlelight Mass on Thursdays at 8 p.m.”
      During the academic year there is a Sunday 8 PM Mass in Rosary Chapel and a Thursday 8 PM Candlelight Mass.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (Sunday 8 PM student-led Mass in Rosary Chapel during the academic year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Share in the celebration of the Eucharist on Sundays during the academic year at our 8 p.m. student-led Mass right on campus in Rosary Chapel. For a more contemplative liturgical experience, Dominican offers a Candlelight Mass on Thursdays at 8 p.m.”
      During the academic year there is a Sunday 8 PM Mass in Rosary Chapel and a Thursday 8 PM Candlelight Mass.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusLess than weekly, or by appointment only (No scheduled times; students contact the University Minister for Liturgy to arrange a time or are referred to a local parish.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students interested in receiving the sacrament of reconciliation should contact Michele vonEbers to set up a time or get connected to a local parish.”
      Confession is arranged individually through the University Minister for Liturgy or a local parish; no scheduled times are published.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (Mass is celebrated on campus (Thursdays), which requires a priest; priestly service is recorded as part-time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Share in the celebration of the Eucharist on Sundays during the academic year at our 8 p.m. student-led Mass right on campus in Rosary Chapel. For a more contemplative liturgical experience, Dominican offers a Candlelight Mass on Thursdays at 8 p.m.”
      During the academic year there is a Sunday 8 PM Mass in Rosary Chapel and a Thursday 8 PM Candlelight Mass.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration1 to 5 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 2 Mass, 0 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
N/ATheology and core curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and core curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (Theology major, with a pastoral ministry concentration.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Dominican Universitydom.edu/academics/majors-programs/humanities/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The theology major looks for answers by drawing on the 800-year-old Dominican tradition of religious study as a disciplined and demanding search for truth.”
      A theology major is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
CCampus culture and residence life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

65 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (4 staff listed in the University Ministry directory: Andrew Mercado (Director), Sr. Christin Tomy, OP (Assistant Director), Michele Von Ebers (University Minister for Liturgy), Kayla Jackson (University Minister for Beloved Community).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty and Staff Directory: University Ministry | Dominican Universitydom.edu/directory?name=&department=6072386 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kayla Jackson University Minister for Beloved Community University Ministry Adjunct Instructor Borra College of Health Sciences School of Social Work Email Email (708) 524-6204 Andrew Mercado Director University Ministry Adjunct Instructor, Core Curriculum Rosary College of Arts, Education, and Sciences Email Email (708) 524-6521 Sr. Christin Tomy, OP Assistant Director University Ministry Email Email (708) 524-6493 Michele Von Ebers University Minister for Liturgy”
      The University Ministry directory lists four staff: a director, an assistant director (a Dominican sister), and two university ministers; none is a priest.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats offered to students each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (Ministry en lo Cotidiano faith formation fellowship and the RCIA/confirmation preparation program.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Ministry en lo Cotidiano | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/ministry-en-lo-cotidiano · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ministry en lo Cotidiano is a leadership development and faith formation fellowship for undergraduate students interested in experiencing faith-based service in Latine communities in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. The purpose of MLC is to help develop leaders of the future within the Church and in Latine communities.”
      Ministry en lo Cotidiano is a faith formation and service fellowship for undergraduates aimed at developing Church leaders.
    2. Prayer | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Those who have been baptized and would now like to receive the sacraments of First Eucharist and confirmation in order to formally join the Catholic Church, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is available.”
      University Ministry offers RCIA for students preparing to join the Catholic Church.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (Coughlin Hall has both single-sex and co-ed arrangements, and Mazzuchelli Hall is an all-female floor.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Living on Campus | Dominican Universitydom.edu/campus-life/living-on-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Home to many first-year resident students, Coughlin Hall consists of three floors including both single-sex and co-ed living arrangements.”
      Coughlin Hall has single-sex and co-ed living arrangements.
      “An all-female floor that is easily accessible through Power Hall.”
      Mazzuchelli Hall is an all-female floor.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsVisitation hours or guest limits apply (Guests must be checked in and escorted; overnight guests are limited to three nights per month.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Living on Campus | Dominican Universitydom.edu/campus-life/living-on-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Overnight Guests may stay in the residence halls for a maximum of three nights per month. An overnight guest is one that is staying in the halls during Quiet Hours - 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.”
      Overnight guests are limited to three nights per month.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Vice President for Mission and Ministry on the President's Cabinet.)
    Sources (1)
    1. President's Cabinet | Dominican Universitydom.edu/about-dominican/leadership/presidents-cabinet · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Clodagh Weldon Vice President for Mission and Ministry”
      The President's Cabinet includes a Vice President for Mission and Ministry.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Office for Civic Learning (Lewis 216). University Ministry also runs Faith Justice service programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Civic Learning | Dominican Universitydom.edu/academics/experiential-high-impact/civic-learning · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Office for Civic Learning provides Dominican University students with opportunities to build a bridge between their academic lives, their passions for social justice, and their desire to engage closely with public leaders, human service agencies and policy advocacy groups.”
      An Office for Civic Learning connects students with service and community organizations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs)
    Sources (1)
    1. Civic Learning | Dominican Universitydom.edu/academics/experiential-high-impact/civic-learning · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Community-Based Learning (CBL) provides DU students with course experiences that include service with community partners.”
      Community-based learning courses with service are offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (Title IX pregnancy and parenting policy with reasonable modifications for pregnant and parenting students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pregnancy, Pregnancy Related Conditions, and/or Parenting Persons | Dominican Universitydom.edu/equity/policies/pregnancy-parenting · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Dominican University is committed to compliance with Title IX and supporting pregnant, and/or parenting students.”
      The university offers reasonable modifications for pregnant and parenting students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Alternative Break Immersions (including wilderness/ecospirituality immersions), Ministry en lo Cotidiano (including accompaniment of immigrants), Come to the Table food-justice service, and a Catholic Relief Services partnership.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Alternative Break Immersions | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/alternative-break-immersions · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “University Ministry’s Alternative Break Immersion Program (ABI) offers students, faculty and staff an opportunity to step beyond campus and dive into the social concerns of today.”
      University Ministry runs Alternative Break Immersions on social issues.
    2. Ministry en lo Cotidiano | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/ministry-en-lo-cotidiano · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fellowship responsibilities span a wide range of activities including, but not limited to, accompaniment of immigrants, community organizing, education and tutoring, immigration legal services, increasing food security, faith development and campus ministry.”
      Ministry en lo Cotidiano fellows work in immigrant accompaniment, immigration legal services, and food security.
    3. Faith Justice | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/faith-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Come to the Table, a service opportunity in collaboration with the Quinn Community Center in neighboring Maywood. Students serve dinner and build relationships with the families who utilize the community center.”
      University Ministry's Come to the Table program has students serve dinner at the Quinn Community Center in Maywood.
      “Dominican University Ministry partners with CRS to connect with a global community and learn about poverty and injustice.”
      University Ministry partners with Catholic Relief Services.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Alternative Break Immersions and Faith Justice service are run by University Ministry and include prayer and reflection.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Alternative Break Immersions | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/alternative-break-immersions · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “University Ministry’s Alternative Break Immersion Program (ABI) offers students, faculty and staff an opportunity to step beyond campus and dive into the social concerns of today.”
      University Ministry runs Alternative Break Immersions on social issues.
    2. Faith Justice | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/faith-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Come to the Table, a service opportunity in collaboration with the Quinn Community Center in neighboring Maywood. Students serve dinner and build relationships with the families who utilize the community center.”
      University Ministry's Come to the Table program has students serve dinner at the Quinn Community Center in Maywood.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A Vice President for Mission and Ministry sits on the President's Cabinet, and University Ministry lists four professional staff.
    Sources (2)
    1. President's Cabinet | Dominican Universitydom.edu/about-dominican/leadership/presidents-cabinet · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Clodagh Weldon Vice President for Mission and Ministry”
      The President's Cabinet includes a Vice President for Mission and Ministry.
    2. Faculty and Staff Directory: University Ministry | Dominican Universitydom.edu/directory?name=&department=6072386 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kayla Jackson University Minister for Beloved Community University Ministry Adjunct Instructor Borra College of Health Sciences School of Social Work Email Email (708) 524-6204 Andrew Mercado Director University Ministry Adjunct Instructor, Core Curriculum Rosary College of Arts, Education, and Sciences Email Email (708) 524-6521 Sr. Christin Tomy, OP Assistant Director University Ministry Email Email (708) 524-6493 Michele Von Ebers University Minister for Liturgy”
      The University Ministry directory lists four staff: a director, an assistant director (a Dominican sister), and two university ministers; none is a priest.
  • University Ministry runs faith-based service programs, including Alternative Break Immersions with prayer and reflection, the Ministry en lo Cotidiano and Beloved Community fellowships, and a Catholic Relief Services partnership.
    Sources (4)
    1. Alternative Break Immersions | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/alternative-break-immersions · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “University Ministry’s Alternative Break Immersion Program (ABI) offers students, faculty and staff an opportunity to step beyond campus and dive into the social concerns of today.”
      University Ministry runs Alternative Break Immersions on social issues.
    2. Ministry en lo Cotidiano | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/ministry-en-lo-cotidiano · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ministry en lo Cotidiano is a leadership development and faith formation fellowship for undergraduate students interested in experiencing faith-based service in Latine communities in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. The purpose of MLC is to help develop leaders of the future within the Church and in Latine communities.”
      Ministry en lo Cotidiano is a faith formation and service fellowship for undergraduates aimed at developing Church leaders.
    3. Beloved Community | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/beloved-community · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Beloved Community is a faith formation and leadership development fellowship for students who are interested in learning from the experiences of Black communities and the spiritualities and faith traditions of African-descended peoples in and around the city of Chicago.”
      Beloved Community is a faith formation fellowship placing students in Chicago-area churches and faith-based nonprofits.
    4. Faith Justice | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/faith-justice · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Dominican University Ministry partners with CRS to connect with a global community and learn about poverty and injustice.”
      University Ministry partners with Catholic Relief Services.
  • The university offers a theology major with a pastoral ministry concentration.
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Dominican Universitydom.edu/academics/majors-programs/humanities/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The theology major looks for answers by drawing on the 800-year-old Dominican tradition of religious study as a disciplined and demanding search for truth.”
      A theology major is offered.
      “are urged to consider the pastoral ministry concentration within Dominican's theology major.”
      The theology major has a pastoral ministry concentration.

Concerns

  • Mass is published for one weekday (Thursday) and once on Sunday during the academic year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Share in the celebration of the Eucharist on Sundays during the academic year at our 8 p.m. student-led Mass right on campus in Rosary Chapel. For a more contemplative liturgical experience, Dominican offers a Candlelight Mass on Thursdays at 8 p.m.”
      During the academic year there is a Sunday 8 PM Mass in Rosary Chapel and a Thursday 8 PM Candlelight Mass.
  • No confession times are scheduled; students arrange a time through the University Minister for Liturgy or are referred to a local parish.
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students interested in receiving the sacrament of reconciliation should contact Michele vonEbers to set up a time or get connected to a local parish.”
      Confession is arranged individually through the University Minister for Liturgy or a local parish; no scheduled times are published.
  • Single-sex housing is limited to floors or arrangements within halls (Coughlin Hall and the all-female Mazzuchelli floor).
    Sources (1)
    1. Living on Campus | Dominican Universitydom.edu/campus-life/living-on-campus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Home to many first-year resident students, Coughlin Hall consists of three floors including both single-sex and co-ed living arrangements.”
      Coughlin Hall has single-sex and co-ed living arrangements.
      “An all-female floor that is easily accessible through Power Hall.”
      Mazzuchelli Hall is an all-female floor.

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Campus ministry home

University Ministry Center (Mazzuchelli Hall)

  • Address: Mazzuchelli North 298, 7900 W. Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, study space, interfaith prayer and meditation room

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Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 8 on campus, 4 off campus

Faith formation 4

  • Ministry en lo CotidianoOff campus
    Faith formation and service fellowship for 8-15 undergraduates each year in Latine parishes and organizations, with weekly theological reflection.
    dom.edu, dom.edu
  • Beloved CommunityOff campus
    Stipended faith formation fellowship placing students in Chicago-area churches and faith-based nonprofits, with weekly theological reflection.
    dom.edu
  • RCIA and confirmation preparationOn campus
    Preparation for students seeking first Eucharist and confirmation or entry into the Catholic Church.
    dom.edu
  • Waters InternshipOn campus
    Student intern teams supporting University Ministry in liturgies, retreats and vocation, faith justice, interfaith, and outreach.
    dom.edu

Service 3

  • Alternative Break ImmersionsOff campus
    Fall, spring, and summer breaks
    University Ministry service and learning trips, including wilderness immersions, each with time for prayer and reflection.
    dom.edu, dom.edu, dom.edu
  • Come to the TableOff campus
    Students serve and share dinner with families at the Quinn Community Center in Maywood.
    dom.edu
  • Catholic Relief Services partnershipOn campus
    University Ministry partnership with CRS on global poverty and injustice.
    dom.edu

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Student liturgical ministriesOn campus
    Students lead and serve at Mass as hospitality ministers, lectors, cantors, and choir members.
    dom.edu
  • Mass of the Holy Spirit, special Masses, and communal RosaryOn campus
    Start of each academic year and throughout the year
    Annual opening Mass, special Masses honoring Catholic traditions, and communal Rosary services.
    dom.edu
  • Las PosadasOn campus
    Advent, annually
    On-campus procession with traditional posada songs.
    dom.edu

Other 1

  • DU Caritas conversationsOn campus
    One-on-one virtual conversations with University Ministry staff about faith and vocation.
    dom.edu

Social life 1

  • Día de los MuertosOn campus
    Annually
    Community celebration with ofrendas, procession, prayer, and a shared meal.
    dom.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. University Ministry | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Located in Mazzuchelli North 298, the center is a friendly place for community-building, ministry practices and activities, study and programs.”
    The University Ministry Center is in Mazzuchelli North 298 and is used for community-building, ministry activities, and study.
    “University Ministry ministry@dom.edu (708) 488-5481”
    University Ministry's general email and phone.
    “Located in Mazzuchelli North 298, the center is a friendly place for community-building, ministry practices and activities, study and programs.”
    The University Ministry Center is in Mazzuchelli North 298 and is used for community-building, ministry activities, and study.
  2. Faculty and Staff Directory: University Ministry | Dominican Universitydom.edu/directory?name=&department=6072386 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Kayla Jackson University Minister for Beloved Community University Ministry Adjunct Instructor Borra College of Health Sciences School of Social Work Email Email (708) 524-6204 Andrew Mercado Director University Ministry Adjunct Instructor, Core Curriculum Rosary College of Arts, Education, and Sciences Email Email (708) 524-6521 Sr. Christin Tomy, OP Assistant Director University Ministry Email Email (708) 524-6493 Michele Von Ebers University Minister for Liturgy”
    The University Ministry directory lists four staff: a director, an assistant director (a Dominican sister), and two university ministers; none is a priest.
  3. Contact Us | Dominican Universitydom.edu/about-dominican/contact-us · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “River Forest Campus: 7900 W. Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305”
    The River Forest campus address is 7900 W. Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305.
  4. Prayer | Dominican Universitydom.edu/student-support/university-ministry/prayer · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Share in the celebration of the Eucharist on Sundays during the academic year at our 8 p.m. student-led Mass right on campus in Rosary Chapel. For a more contemplative liturgical experience, Dominican offers a Candlelight Mass on Thursdays at 8 p.m.”
    During the academic year there is a Sunday 8 PM Mass in Rosary Chapel and a Thursday 8 PM Candlelight Mass.
    “The Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room is located on the second floor of Mazzuchelli Hall, adjacent to the Noonan Reading Room and Rosary Chapel.”
    Rosary Chapel and an interfaith prayer room are on the second floor of Mazzuchelli Hall.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
63 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.55%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.78%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,002 · ACT 21
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,343

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,397
Total students3,424
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$11,745
Cost of attendance (per year)$43,891
Median federal debt at graduation$24,411
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
55%
First-year retention78%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$60,327
Admission rate90%
Students receiving Pell grants52%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1002
SAT reading & writing460–560
SAT math420–540
ACT composite16–26
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 65 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Chicago

His Eminence Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Dominican University a Catholic college?
Yes. Dominican University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Its sponsor is Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters.
What is Dominican University’s Compass Score?
61 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Dominican University?
Mass is listed at Rosary Chapel, Mazzuchelli Hall and Campus (location not stated). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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