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 | 142 (full-time) and 290 (part-time) |
| Students | 3,200 |
| Undergraduates | 2,166 |
| Postgraduates | 1,023 |
| 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), known from 1922 to 1997 as Rosary College, 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 a PhD in information studies. Dominican University has more than 50 majors in the Rosary College of Arts and Sciences and 20 programs in five graduate academic divisions.