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| Location | San Rafael, California |
| Online | dominican.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Dominican University of California is a private institution established in 1890 and located in San Rafael, just north of San Francisco, which offers a picturesque campus spread across 80 acres in a residential community. The university emphasizes a liberal arts and sciences education, with popular majors including Business, Management, Marketing, and Health Professions. Dominican provides a blend of classroom and real-world learning experiences, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The campus is noted for its blend of historic and modern architecture, with facilities to support a range of academic pursuits. The university encourages on-campus living with housing options available to students. The admissions process at Dominican University of California is somewhat selective. While the university does not have a widely known athletic program, it maintains a variety of sports teams and competes in the NCAA Division II as the Penguins.
In the most recent statistical year 1,746 prospective students applied, and 1,627 were granted admission. Of those admitted 217 enrolled in the school. 1,654 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 223 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $48,606 plus fees of $820. DUofC is ranked 407 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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DUofC is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Dominican University of California within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#407 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#291 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#34 in Best Colleges in California
#24 in Best Private Colleges in California
#595 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#41 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1088/1236 |
| ACT | 23/25 |
| GPA | 3.66 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,152 |
| Other Fees | $820 |
| Room and Board | $15,489 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,122 |
| Total One Year Cost | $69,189 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 35% |
| Business | 13% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 12% |
| Biology | 10% |
| Psychology | 10% |
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Questions and Answers
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=113698 IPEDS survey data for Dominican University of California.
Current students may use the Dominican University of California GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024