Dominican University of California

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

San Rafael, CA

$47,190

Avg tuition

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About Dominican University of California

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Dominican University of California is a small private university located on an urban campus in San Rafael, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,379, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The university offers 30 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 74%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $47,190.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

86% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

87% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

74% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1070-1250

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

2k

Students enrolled

98%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

32%

Asian

27%

Hispanic

25%

Two or more races

5%

Black

4%

Unknown

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Female student population

69%

Socio-economic diversity

23% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $47,190 $47,190
Graduate $16,000 $16,000

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,080
On-campus room and board $15,634
On-campus other expenses $3,005
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $16,580
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,714
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,235

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $66,909 $66,909
Off-campus without family $69,564 $69,564
Off-campus with family $52,505 $52,505

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

68%

State Grant Aid

28%

Institution Grant Aid

78%

Pell Grant

23%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $2,333
State Grant Aid $8,090
Institution Grant Aid $26,249
Pell Grant Aid $4,221

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$54k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

History

BA

MA

DOC

8

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

9

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

11

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

12

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

13

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.