Dominican University of California

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  94901-2298
United States

Contact Mr. Rich Toledo
Assistant Vice President, Undergraduate Admissions
Email: rich.toledo@dominican.edu
Phone: 415-485-3206
Fax: 415-485-3287

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management
Business Administration, Management And Operations Related
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Journalism Related
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Occupational Therapy
Public Health
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/global Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Natural Resources Management And Policy
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance
Graphic Design
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,867

Applied

1,410

Accepted

1,302

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,432

Females Applied

1,072

Females Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

435

Males Applied

338

Males Accepted

78%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.65

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

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

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	October 15th	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	February 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		530	620
SAT Math		510	595
ACT Composite	23	20	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

44,240

Fees

450

Full-time student fees

14,650

Room & board

8,280

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

32,182

Avg. Financial Aid Package

34,694

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

17,725

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,606

Avg. Loan Aid

18,548

Avg. Grant Aid

25,688

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

67%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,302

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

9%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	20.43%
Black or African American	5.07%
White or Caucasian	31.26%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.69%
Asian	25.81%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	1.15%
Two or more races	7.45%
Other	7.07%

Gender

Male (26.27%)

Female (73.73%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	35%

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, Penguin Ball and Ecumenical Thanksgiving Dinner

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:
Filipino Cultural Club, BSU, Perceptions, Global Ambassadors and Intramural Club/Programming

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
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Golf	No
Lacrosse	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Golf	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer
Softball
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

328

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 106

Part-time - 222

Male - 119

Female - 209

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