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
Dance, General
Digital Arts
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,772

Applied

1,486

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

Financial Aid

38,662

Avg. Financial Aid Package

40,042

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

20,820

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,409

Avg. Loan Aid

21,691

Avg. Grant Aid

32,647

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

72%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,127

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

15%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (28.04%)

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	39%

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

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No	No	No
Basketball	No	No	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 2	No
Sailing	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2	No
Softball	No	Division 2	No
Tennis	No	Division 2	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	Division 2	No

Faculty

319

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 109

Part-time - 210

Male - 104

Female - 227