Dominican University of California is a private university located in San Rafael, California. Founded in 1890 by the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, Dominican has a strong commitment to advancing academic excellence, fostering compassionate social justice, and creating a vibrant campus culture. Dominican enrolls about 2,400 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs, which include programs in Business, Education, Health and Psychology, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Social Work. The university is also known for its robust Core Curriculum, which focuses on building the knowledge and skills that allow students to become ethical leaders and engaged citizens. Dominican’s vibrant campus life features a host of cultural, recreational, and service-learning opportunities.
- Address: 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901-2298
- Phone: (415) 457-4440
- Website: https://www.dominican.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 1,837
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $47,910 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 |
| Room & Board | $16,580 |
| Other | $4,714 |
| Total Cost | $70,284 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 86%
- SAT Range: 1070 – 1250
- ACT Range: 21 – 26
Majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Psychology, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 89%
- Part-time: 11%
Student Gender
- Male: 31%
- Female: 69%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 27%
- Black or African American: 4%
- Hispanic / Latino: 25%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1%
- White: 32%
- Two or More Races: 5%
- Unknown: 3%
- Non-resident Alien: 2%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 90%
- 25 and Over: 9%
- Age Unknown: 1%
Student Residence
- In-State: 78%
- Out-of-State: 22%
- Unknown: 0%