Dominican University of California

San Rafael, California
4-year Private university
Save

Overview

Dominican University of California is a private institution established in 1890 with suburban setting located at San Rafael. It is ranked 18 in Regional Universities West in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $50,647 (2023-24). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,157. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#18 in Regional Universities West
Setting
Suburban
Location San Rafael, California
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1890
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
1,157 Undergraduates
Website http://www.dominican.edu/

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$69,744
Cost of Attendance
$34,694
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $45,850
Outstate Tuition Fee $45,850
Room and Board Fees $15,986
$59,547 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

93% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Not Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE Academic Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Englis is the official language in the student's home country

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
--
--
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Jul
26
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
02
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$40,042 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$32,647 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $69,744
76% Students with need received Financial Aid
14.2% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth $27,000
Eligibility first year undergraduates
Minimum Criteria 3.85+
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $25,000
Eligibility first year undergraduates
Minimum Criteria 3.50-3.84
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Deans Scholarship
Total Worth $22,000
Eligibility first year undergraduates
Minimum Criteria 3.20-3.49
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Dominican Scholarship
Total Worth $20,000
Eligibility first year undergraduates
Minimum Criteria 3.00-3.19
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Alemany
Total Worth $15,000
Eligibility first year undergraduates
Minimum Criteria 2.60-2.99
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Music Minor Scholarship
Total Worth $2,000/year
Details available to selected students who are pursuing Music Minors.
Honors Scholarship
Total Worth Limited competitive awards, $3,000 per year
Details Available to a limited number of incoming first-year students who apply and are accepted to the Honors Program prior to matriculation. Must be a member of the Honors Program in order to maintain eligibility in future semesters.
See all Scholarships

Students

1,157 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
86% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
72% Students graduate within 6 years