Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 50 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael, CA  94901
United States

Contact Mr. Rudy Torres
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: rudy.torres@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	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Dance, General	×
Digital Arts	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,785

Applied

1,498

Accepted

1,127

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,294

Females Applied

1,072

Females Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

478

Males Applied

414

Males Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.65

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	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	620	660
SAT Math	-	590	640
ACT Composite	-	21	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

52,855

Private

Fees

845

Full-time student fees

16,401

Room & board

9,142

Room only

Financial Aid

40,181

Avg. Financial Aid Package

41,769

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

28,648

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,203

Avg. Loan Aid

22,660

Avg. Grant Aid

32,551

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

74.6%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,127

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

15%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	32.35%
Black or African American	5.82%
White or Caucasian	20.79%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.36%
Asian	30.02%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.9%
Two or more races	1.16%
Other	5.91%

Gender

Male (28.13%)

Female (71.25%)

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	65%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Barowsky Student Association - Business Bash , Black Student Union - Mahogany Night and Debate Club - Penguin Invitational

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Business Bash , Mahogany Night, Penguin Invitational, WorldFest and Carnaval

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

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball	No	Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Golf	No	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	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

319

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 109

Part-time - 210

Male - 104

Female - 227