Dominican University (Illinois)
Former names | St. Clara College (1901–1922) Rosary College (1922–1997) |
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| Motto | Caritas et Veritas |
Motto in English | Charity and Truth |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1901 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Dominican) |
Academic affiliations | ACCU |
| Endowment | $51.3 million (2022) |
| President | Glena Temple |
Academic staff | 152 full-time, 327 part-time |
| Students | 3,803 (fall 2025) |
| Undergraduates | 2,642 (fall 2025) |
| Postgraduates | 1,161 (fall 2025) |
| Location | , Illinois , United States 41°54′10″N 87°49′18″W / 41.90278°N 87.82167°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 30 acres (12 ha) |
| Colors | (Dark and light blue) |
| Nickname | Stars |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – NACC |
| Website | dom.edu |
Dominican University (DU) is a private Catholic university in River Forest, Illinois, United States. Affiliated with the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, it offers bachelor's and master's degrees, certificate programs, and PhDs in information studies and Applied Social Justice. Dominican University has more than 50 majors in the Rosary College of Arts and Sciences and 20 programs in five graduate academic divisions. From 1922 to 1997, the institution was named Rosary College.