Dominican is a top-ranked private, 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. You’ll experience highly engaging personal coaching and mentoring along with a myriad of opportunities for internships, community projects, global learning, clinicals, field research and much more so that you’re ready for your dream job or grad school.

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

If you’re like most of our students, you’ll fall in love with our beautiful (and very safe) campus. Come schedule a tour and meet with an admissions counselor.

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Dominican University of California Rankings

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Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

93%

SAT Range

1070-1260

ACT Range

20-25

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Considered but not required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$45,001 / 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

$18,547 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Professors

B minus

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

Student Faculty Ratio

6:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

91%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 53 responses

77%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 66 responses

75%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 65 responses

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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.

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Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
12%
On Campus
82%
Online
5%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,107 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

202

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

38%

Varsity Athletes

17%

Poll

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

Based on 35 responses

Focused
34%
Hard-working
34%
it depends
11%
Laid back
11%
Outgoing
6%
dont try
3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

89%

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92%

of students say they don't have Greek life. 62 responses

Poll

46%

of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 80 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on 41 responses

Welcoming
39%
Expensive.
22%
Community
20%
Homey
12%
horrible
5%
Family
2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$55,600 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

77%

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

844 reviews

Dominican is the most supportive college I have ever had the pleasure of attending. There are endless clubs for all sorts of interests and social justice rights. The students, faculty, and staff are something out of a dream. The student to teacher ratio is incredibly helpful when it comes to having a 1 on 1 connection and getting extra assistance in classes. The campus is nothing short of gorgeous, and the on campus living is phenomenal. The dorms and Edgehill Villeage are both conveniently located on the small campus, surrounded by beautiful trees. It almost feels like I get to live at summer camp every day. The classes have wonderfully passionate teachers, and not only that, but the counselors here are amazing as well. The school spirit is not as big as you would see it at other Universities, but it's intimate and more special in that way. There are endless opportunities here! It is a great place to be.

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I didn't have the best relationship when transferring from a community college to a four year. It was never in my favor due to being constantly waitlisted then rejected, lack of financial support and jumping through hoops getting amended paperwork for the school and financial aid not aiding my help due to my age. In the eyes of financial aid Im still considered dependent on my parents despite being 25. I was late sending in my information to financial aid so I wasn't able to use the leftover grant that could've paid off the rest of my tuition. I informed my undergrad counselor of my financial aid situation, and with her help she was able to waive the fee that financial aid was asking for. Despite having a little more money left over to pay outta pocket she informed me of a financial aid scholarship, which significantly dropped my tuition. With her help the financial burden became less taxing.

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.

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