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Dominican University of California

grade B
Overall Grade
4 Year
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Rating 3.52 out of 5 837 reviews

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Academics
grade B minus
Value
grade A
Diversity
grade A
Campus
grade B minus
Athletics
grade B minus
Party Scene
grade C
Professors
grade C+
Location
grade B+
Dorms
grade C+
Campus Food
grade C minus
Student Life
grade B minus
Safety
grade A minus

dominican.edu

50 ACACIA AVE
SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901

About Dominican...

Athletic Division

NCAA Division II (without football)

Athletic Conference

Pacific West Conference

From Dominican University of California

All are welcome at Dominican!

Dominican is a top-ranked non-profit university in San Rafael, CA, just 12 miles north of San Francisco. With a broad range of majors and minors from health care and natural sciences to business, education, humanities and the arts, you can be sure that all programs have a distinctly current curriculum.

Whatever your goals, it's our privilege to help you achieve them!

Dominican is a designated Minority Serving Institution (MSI), specifically both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPISI). 71% of our undergrads identify as ethnically diverse and 22% are the first in their families to attend college.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

86%

SAT Range

1070-1250

ACT Range

21-26

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$36,899 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$31,051 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

78%

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Professors

C+

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

8:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

90%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 51 responses

78%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 63 responses

76%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 62 responses

Majors

First Gen Undergrad Making Big Difference In Community

Britney Gutierrez Calderon ’24 grew up in the Canal neighborhood in San Rafael, located only a mile away from the Dominican University of California campus. However, for much of her childhood, attending college often seemed out of reach. https://www.dominican.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs

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Online

Online Programs Offered

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
98%
On Campus
2%
Online
0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,229 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

150

Undergrads Over 25

14%

Pell Grant

23%

Varsity Athletes

13%

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 32 responses

Focused
34%
Hard-working
34%
it depends
13%
Laid back
13%
dont try
3%
Outgoing
3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

89%

Poll

92%

of students say they don't have Greek life. 59 responses

Poll

45%

of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 77 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on 38 responses

Welcoming
37%
Expensive.
24%
Community
18%
Homey
13%
horrible
5%
Family
3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$55,600 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

74%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

93%

National

83%

87%

of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 31 responses

Dominican University of California Reviews

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Dominican University has a beautiful campus and lovely people. There is so much you can do, they offer many majors and clubs. Dominican's diversity can really be seen through their clubs, people love to host events to educate and showcase their culture. The residential halls will remind you of Harry Potter and are very comfortable spaces, there's a room with a pool table and another with a ping pong table! Dominican offers so much support, there are many tutors and mentors available and of course, counseling services. There's even a first-generation student program called Torch who helps the transition from high school and are a great support system, you can come to them for any reason. The smaller student population allows for people to really connect with their professors and advisors, which enriches the student experience.

I am an incoming senior at Dominican, and I have loved my experience so far. The campus is gorgeous and peaceful, although the buildings are not modern. Their Education Studies program is wonderful if you are looking to become a teacher because the professors are the absolute sweetest and most understanding people and you gain tons of classroom experience throughout the program. Class sizes are small, which is nice because that way, you get to know friends and professors easily and can ask questions and get help. The students and faculty create a diverse community that is kind and welcoming. If you are looking for a small university with great programs and a wonderful community, then Dominican is your match.

Dominican is overall a good school. The campus and class sizes are small which is very nice because you get to create a closer bond with your classmates and professors. There’s more room to ask questions and to talk with your teacher about any concerns you have. The scenery is also amazing. Dominican is surrounded by nature and the campus is very pretty. Most teachers are easy going and want the best for their students. The campus is very inclusive and offers safe spaces for everybody. Security is around 24/7 which is nice, especially when you have to walk back to your dorm from the library at night. The library is my favorite place to study. There are classrooms inside that help me focus and make it so that I can visualize certain things.

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