Overview

Dominican University of California is a Comprehensive institution located in San Rafael, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 50 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael, CA  94901
United States

Contact Ms. Maria Gentile
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: maria.gentile@dominican.edu
Phone: 415-257-1307

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
International Public Health/international Health
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance, General
Digital Arts
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,979

Applied

1,839

Accepted

1,248

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,474

Females Applied

1,383

Females Accepted

94%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

505

Males Applied

456

Males Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.66

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 2 One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	October 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	584	527	630
SAT Math	597	535	645
ACT Composite	23	19	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

48,606

Private

Fees

820

Full-time student fees

16,158

Room & board

8,876

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

30,923

Avg. Financial Aid Package

30,778

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

11,230

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,682

Avg. Loan Aid

19,564

Avg. Grant Aid

25,398

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

61.8%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

9%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,248

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

12%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	28.64%
Black or African American	4.02%
White or Caucasian	26.15%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.24%
Asian	32.18%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.16%
Two or more races	5.31%
Other	1.37%

Gender

Male (31.09%)

Female (68.83%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	39%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Shield Day, Midnight Madness and Involvement Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

More services
Teaching and Learning Center

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
PRIDE (People Respecting Identity, Dignity & Equality), Global Ambassadors, Associated Students of Dominican University Student Government, Dominican Toastmasters and Nursing Student Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Lacrosse	No		No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 2	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

383

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 103

Part-time - 280

Male - 130

Female - 253

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