School Information

56.5
Total Enrollment 2,094
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

Dominican University of California

http://www.dominican.edu
50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, California 94901-2298
(415) 457-4440

Dominican University of California educates and prepares students to be ethical leaders and socially responsible global citizens who incorporate the Dominican values of study, reflection, community, and service into their lives. Guided by its Catholic heritage, the University is committed to diversity, sustainability, and the integration of the liberal arts, the sciences, and professional programs.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Dominican University of California, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 81.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,761), and 62% receive loans ($7,193 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $12,630. Off campus it is around $11,730.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Dominican University of California is $30,552 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,819 people applied to Dominican University of California. Of the applicants, 53.0% were admitted (47.0% male & 55.0% female ) and 18.0% accepted (18.0% male and 18.0% female)

Of the 1,449 undergraduate students at Dominican University of California, 19.0% are part-time. A majority (75.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 41.0% of the 645 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     87.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     80.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     40.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     54.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     50.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline February 1
Admissions Office Phone 415-457-4440
Admissions Office Email enroll@dominican.edu
Admissions Office Address Dominican University of California, 50 Acacia Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.dominican.edu/contactinfo.1.html
Admissions Website http://www.dominican.edu/admissions.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.dominican.edu/admissions/online.html
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Dominican University of California, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Dominican University of California SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 560
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
 
Dominican University of California Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0
Women's Studies 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 23
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 23
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 51 82
Business Administration and Management, General 48 60
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 0
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
International Business/Trade/Commerce 3 22
Communication, journalism, and related programs 9
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 9
Education 8 24
Curriculum and Instruction 15
Education, General 9
Secondary Education and Teaching 2
Special Education and Teaching, General 2
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 4
English language and literature/letters 12
Creative Writing 7
English Language and Literature, General 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 92 23
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 15
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 77 7
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 16
History 4
History, General 4
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 38 11
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 26 11
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 12
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1
International/Global Studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Philosophy and religious studies 0
Religion/Religious Studies 0
Psychology 34 30
Counseling Psychology 30
Psychology, General 34
Public administration and social service professions 0
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 0
Social sciences 6
International Relations and Affairs 0
Political Science and Government, General 6
Visual and performing arts 13
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 7
Art/Art Studies, General 2
Graphic Design 3
Music, General 1
 
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